What are the side effects or complications of whiplash?

Loss of range of motion in the neck. Headaches, most often starting at the base of the skull. Tenderness or pain in the shoulder, upper back or arms….Some people also have:

• Blurred vision.
• Ringing in the ears (tinnitus)
• Sleep disturbances.
• Irritability.
• Difficulty concentrating.
• Memory problems.
• Depression.

Can a side impact cause whiplash?

Yes, you can suffer whiplash if you are involved in a side-impact collision. A side-impact collision occurs when one vehicle strikes the side of another and can cause injuries such as whiplash, a neck injury that occurs when the neck moves forcefully from one side to another.

Can you get permanent damage from whiplash?

Whiplash can cause permanent damage and serious injuries if it is severe enough. Also known as cervical acceleration-deceleration injuries (CAD), they are very common in auto accidents.

Which type of impact is associated with whiplash injury?

The Quebec task force (QTF) on whiplash associated disorders (WAD) defined whiplash as “bony or soft tissue injuries” resulting “from rear-end or side impact, predominantly in motor vehicle accidents, and from other mishaps” as a result of “an acceleration-deceleration mechanism of energy transfer to the neck” [1].

Can you get whiplash from side impact?

Yes, you can suffer whiplash if you are involved in a side-impact collision. A side-impact collision occurs when one vehicle strikes the side of another and can cause injuries such as whiplash, a neck injury that occurs when the neck moves forcefully from one side to another.

How does a side impact collision affect you?

Side-impact collisions, often referred to as T-bone collisions, can have a devastating effect on vehicle drivers and passengers. Side-impact collisions that occur at high speeds often cause devastating injuries because there is generally not much space between the impacting vehicle and the bodies of those in the vehicle being struck.

When do you get whiplash from a car accident?

After all, most of the things we see and hear about whiplash injuries usually arise from accidents that have occurred when one vehicle has collided with the rear of another vehicle (often when the vehicle that is struck is stationary or in a queue of slow moving traffic).

Are there any cars with side impact protection?

While there are vehicles with better safety ratings of side impact protection than others, such as the Chevrolet Cruze, the Hyundai Sonata, the Toyota Sienna, and the Ford F-150, very few offer the features needed to keep occupants safe in the event of a side collision.