Medical & Injury Terms

Whiplash

A neck injury caused by rapid back-and-forth movement of the neck, commonly occurring in rear-end collisions.

In Personal Injury Cases

Whiplash is one of the most common car accident injuries. Despite being called a "soft tissue" injury, it can cause significant pain and long-term complications.

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Soft Tissue Injury

Damage to muscles, ligaments, or tendons, as opposed to injuries affecting bones or organs.

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