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- A neck injury
- Whiplash is type of injury affecting the nerves, muscles tendons and vertebrae of the cervical spine - also known as the neck. The most common type of whiplash is in a RTA were a passenger or driver is wearing a seatbelt. The head is thrown violently forwards and backwards causing a hyper extension of the neck and whiplash. See the associated link for the types of RTA and other accidents that cause whiplash injuries in the UK.
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