Reviewed and updated by Steven M. Sweat, October 2026 KEY TAKEAWAYS Injury in a rear-end crash depends on the acceleration forces on the occupant (delta-V), not on how much the vehicle was damaged. Whiplash involves hyperextension followed by hyperflexion of the cervical spine, which can cause ligament micro-tears and facet joint compression. Neck pain is…
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