Symptoms of Whiplash Injuries Should Not Be Overlooked

Whiplash symptoms range from mild to severe and can result from any sort of activity which causes the neck to "snap" back-and-forth unexpectedly. Personal injury claims connected with car accidents often include whiplash symptoms on their list of complaints.

Common whiplash symptoms include: 

• neck stiffness
• neck swelling
• shoulder pain
• upper back pain 

Some less common and more severe whiplash symptoms include: 

• muscle spasms
• injuries to the muscles and ligaments
• headaches or dizziness (may also be symptoms of concussion)
• difficulties swallowing or chewing (indicates damage to the esophagus)
• abnormal burning or prickling from nerve damage 

Don't make the mistake of writing-off any abnormalities in your neck as "coming with the territory" of being involved in a car accident. If you have been involved in an accident involving neck strain and notice any differences in your neck's range-of-motion or abnormal or continued pain, you should seek medical attention. If you require additional medical treatment for whiplash symptoms, you may want to speak to a Chicago personal injury lawyer about filing a personal injury claim to help recover your medical expenses.

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