The Basics of Whiplash Accidents May 6, 2014 | Page 4

People have this notion that whiplash accidents are caused by highimpact accidents; this is a false belief. Whiplash injuries can be obtained
from low-impact and low-speed car collisions. The impact is a factor, but
there are also other reasons why someone sustains a whiplash injury, they
are as follows:
The position of the victim's head at the time of impact.
The seating position of the victim prior to the collision.
The height and gender of the victim.
The size and weight of the vehicles that were involved in the accident.
A whiplash injury is also serious. It can have lingering effects if not treated
properly.

Where to go to when
you're a victim of
whiplash?
Get help from a doctor.
Neck injuries are serious and can
even lead to more complicated
health problems if not attended to
early. After the accident, go
straight to the doctor to get it
checked. If you were sent home by
the doctor and then felt other
symptoms that are related to the
injury, return immediately.