How do whiplash injuries occur in a car accident?

Finding the right personal injury attorney in Las Vegas or Nevada after a car accident can be a an overwhelming task. Hopefully this will help you understand what whiplash is and if you’re suffering from a whiplash injury:

A whiplash injury can occur when a vehicle collides with another and the impact of the crash causes the head and neck of the driver or passenger to be suddenly and forcefully thrown back and forth. Whiplash is one of the common injuries in low speed impacts, where a vehicle strikes you from behind while yours is stationary. Most commonly occurring at traffic lights, stop signs or in parking lots.

Following a low speed collision, sometimes referred as a Low Velocity Impact (LVI), it is important not to assume that you have walked away from the accident unharmed. The reason for this is that the symptoms of whiplash are not always immediately apparent following a crash, and can often take several hours or even several days to appear. When they do begin to appear, symptoms of whiplash may present themselves in the form of pain, stiffness and discomfort in your neck, restricted movement, nausea and dizziness. These symptoms can last for days, weeks, months and even years.

If you suspect or experience any of the symptoms above following a vehicle accident, please seek medical attention immediately. Next, it is highly recommended you reach out to a personal Injury attorney who is well versed in whiplash injuries.

At Vegas Auto Injury Lawyers we are committed to maximizing your settlement due to your whiplash injuries.

If you’ve been injured in a car accident in Las Vegas or elsewhere in Nevada, give us a call at 702.989.8888 for a FREE, NO-RISK evaluation.