What’s the Difference Between Concussions and Whiplash Injuries?

Concussions and whiplash injuries often result from motor vehicle accidents. However, they aren’t the same type of injury.

Whiplash and concussion injuries may have similar causes. They nevertheless qualify as different injuries because they involve different body parts. However, both may influence how much compensation you could receive in a car accident settlement or court award.

What Is the Difference Between Whiplash and a Concussion?

The main difference between whiplash and a concussion involves the parts of the body these injuries affect. 

• According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, whiplash is a neck injury. It often results from a person’s neck forcibly moving forward and backward.
• The Mayo Clinic describes a concussion as a brain injury. Although a blow to the head is the typical cause of a concussion, forceful shaking of the head may also cause a concussion. 

Why Do Whiplash and Concussions Frequently Result from Car Crashes?

Whiplash and concussions may be distinct injuries, but they have similar causes.

Both whiplash and concussions are common results of motor vehicle collisions. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that car accidents are among the top causes of concussions and traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) in general. The Mayo Clinic also reports that whiplash is commonly the result of car crashes.

The force of a collision can easily cause a person’s neck or head to jerk forward and backward quickly. Whiplash and concussions are both among the most common serious injuries car crash victims sustain.

Potential Compensation for Whiplash and Concussion Injuries

You may file an insurance claim to seek a whiplash and concussion settlement after a car accident. How much compensation you may be eligible to receive depends on numerous factors, including the severity of your injuries, the amount of your medical bills and lost wages, the amount of insurance coverage available, and more.

Your compensation can cover economic losses, such as lost wages, medical bills, and other monetary losses resulting from your injuries. Whiplash and concussions may also cause lasting pain and disabilities. You may be eligible to receive compensation for these types of intangible losses as well. Speak with our Tennessee personal injury whiplash and concussion attorneys for more information about potential compensation. We’re ready to review your situation and calculate the full extent of your losses.

Talk to Our Concussion and Whiplash Injury Attorneys

Speaking with a whiplash lawyer after a motor vehicle accident may be wise for several reasons. At The Terry Law Firm, we can assist you by:

• Reviewing your case at no cost to you
• Determining whether you have grounds to file a claim
• Investigating the crash to determine how it happened
• Identifying all liable parties and sources of insurance coverage
• Calculating the full extent of your compensable losses from the accident
• Filing your claim with supporting documentation
• Negotiating with the insurance company for a fair settlement
• Pursuing your case in court if a settlement is not possible

Get started today by contacting us online or calling us for a free case review with our Tennessee whiplash and concussion attorneys.