There is often talk about the devastating impacts of a Connecticut auto accident that can have lasting injuries for those who are involved. One of the many injuries that can occur from an auto accident is whiplash. In some cases whiplash can be very evident and clear once it occurs, but in other cases it can be difficult to determine where the pain came from so it is important to understand what can cause whiplash and what the symptoms are.
The most common cause of whiplash when you are the passenger or the driver of a car is to be rear-ended by another vehicle. This type of accident can commonly cause your head and neck to lash forward and backward rapidly and can cause tremendous pain. When a car is struck from behind it often jerks forward and then snaps quickly back which can cause significant injury to the people inside the vehicle once it comes to a complete stop. The severity of the injuries is often determined by the speed at which the vehicle is struck and also whether the injured parties are wearing seat belts or not.
The list of symptoms related to whiplash are long and do not only include neck pain, which is certainly one of the most common injuries that can occur. While neck pain can be serious and cause you significant issues in the long-term it is certainly not the only injury that can affect your well-being. Some other symptoms that are associated with whiplash include the following;
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Headaches are a very common symptom of whiplash. Most often headaches that are the result of whiplash begin in the base of your skull.
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Neck injuries are the most common symptom of whiplash. While significant pain can be experienced in the neck, other common symptoms include worsening pain with neck movement and stiffness in your neck.
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Believe it or not, whiplash and the resulting injuries can lead to additional symptoms that may be rather unexpected including tingling in your arms or fingers. This type of symptom can be commonly misdiagnosed, but it can certainly be related to a whiplash injury.
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Fatigue and dizziness are also symptoms of whiplash. These symptoms can remain with you for quite some time after the initial injury and are often debilitating in nature.
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Blurred vision
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Difficulty concentrating
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Memory problems
As you can see whiplash injuries go well beyond an injury in your neck and they can have lasting impacts. After a Connecticut auto accident it can be days, weeks or even years before you start to feel back to your normal self and in some cases you may require medical attention. Whiplash is certainly not an injury that should be taken lightly and if you experience this type of injury you will want to be seen by a medical provider immediately to address the nature of your injury.
If you are experiencing symptoms of whiplash you may need to speak with an attorney who has worked on situations involving this type of injury before. Contact our experienced attorneys who will review your situation and work with you to protect your long-term interests.
