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    Default Whiplash?

    The term "whiplash" is punch-line in so many jokes about car accidents and personal injury. Is it a valid diagnosis, or was it at one time?

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    Yes it is still a valid diagnosis. Merriam-webster.com/dictionary/whiplash defines whiplash as an injury resulting from a sudden sharp whipping movement of the neck and head (as of a person in a vehicle that is struck from the rear by another vehicle)
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    My impression of whiplash is that the victim may not experience symptoms until a while after the injury.

    I think I've heard of people refusing to "sign off" of an accident soon after it because of this.

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    I feel sorry for people who have whiplash, as people tend to roll their eyes and be a tad skeptical when they hear that term; I know I have in the past. A friend of mine had a quite serious case and it really upset her to see that reaction.

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    I think whiplash is a term that is used too loosely nowadays. It's a shame that people ridicule that word because in my opinion it is a serious injury. Car crash lawyers in Nashville provide a list of common injuries that may result from a auto accident. These common injuries may seem minuscule, but if not handled properly such as seeking medical attention, the injury can become worse in the future.

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