{"id":54363,"date":"2022-06-02T16:00:12","date_gmt":"2022-06-02T23:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usaccidentlawyer.com\/?p=54363"},"modified":"2025-09-08T21:31:06","modified_gmt":"2025-09-08T21:31:06","slug":"when-and-why-you-need-to-see-a-doctor-after-a-whiplash-injury","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dklaw.com\/ko\/the-fine-print\/when-and-why-you-need-to-see-a-doctor-after-a-whiplash-injury\/","title":{"rendered":"When and Why You Need to See a Doctor After a Whiplash Injury"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"dklaw-section dklaw-hero dklaw-hero__blog align wp-block-dklaw-hero-blog has-background has-primary-beige-background-color\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\"><div class=\"dklaw-breadcrumbs align wp-block-dklaw-breadcrumbs\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dklaw.com\">Home<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/dklaw.com\/ko\/the-fine-print\/when-and-why-you-need-to-see-a-doctor-after-a-whiplash-injury\/\" class=\"current\">When and Why You Need to See a Doctor After a Whiplash Injury<\/a><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n\t{\n\t  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n\t  \"@type\": \"BreadcrumbList\",\n\t  \"itemListElement\": [\n\t\t  {\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"ListItem\",\n\t\t\t\t\"position\": 1,\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"Home\",\n\t\t\t\t\"item\" : \"https:\/\/dklaw.com\"\n\t\t\t},{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"ListItem\",\n\t\t\t\t\"position\": 2,\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"When and Why You Need to See a Doctor After a Whiplash Injury\",\n\t\t\t\t\"item\" : \"https:\/\/dklaw.com\/ko\/the-fine-print\/when-and-why-you-need-to-see-a-doctor-after-a-whiplash-injury\/\"\n\t\t\t}\n\t  ]\n\t}\n\t<\/script><\/div>\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When and Why You Need to See a Doctor After a Whiplash Injury<\/h1>\n\n\n<div class=\"dklaw-hero__blog-meta align wp-block-dklaw-hero-blog-meta\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<div class=\"dklaw-taxonomies align wp-block-dklaw-taxonomies\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dklaw.com\/ko\/learning-hub\/?_topics=medical-and-recovery\" rel=\"nofollow\">Medical &amp; Recovery<\/a> <\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-gray-color has-text-color\">Reading Time: 5 Minutes<\/p>\n\n<\/div><span>June 2, 2022<\/span><span>Michelle Lysengen<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/per-loov-njnv9T9aXOw-unsplash-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up of a fender bender in an urban setting\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"dklaw-section dklaw-toc alignfull wp-block-dklaw-toc\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<div class=\"dklaw-toc__sidebar align wp-block-dklaw-toc-sidebar\"><div class=\"dklaw-toc__sidebar-menu\"><h4 class=\"dklaw-toc__sidebar-toggle\">Jump To<\/h4><ul><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<div class=\"dklaw-card align wp-block-dklaw-card has-background has-primary-black-background-color\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-white-color has-text-color\">Every 4 minutes.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-white-color has-text-color\">On average, every 4 minutes someone picks up the phone and calls us for help. That kind of trust says everything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-button-phone\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-primary-yellow-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:7147903562\">714-790-3562<\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"dklaw-toc__blocks align wp-block-dklaw-toc-blocks\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<div class=\"dklaw-toc__block align wp-block-dklaw-toc-block\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p>Did you know that whiplash injury affects over&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/consumer.healthday.com\/encyclopedia\/back-care-6\/backache-news-53\/whiplash-645903.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">one million people<\/a>&nbsp;in the United States each year?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The signs of a severe injury aren\u2019t always apparent right away. For instance, when you have whiplash, it may take a few hours, days, or even months for the symptoms to appear. This is one of the reasons why many people choose not to see their doctor when they suffer a whiplash injury.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, not seeing a doctor may seriously damage your well-being in the future.&nbsp;Here are some of the reasons you should visit a doctor as soon as possible after suffering a whiplash injury in an auto accident.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"dklaw-toc__block align wp-block-dklaw-toc-block\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Causes a Whiplash Injury?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An injury to the neck caused by a sudden, forceful forward and back motion of the neck is known as <a href=\"https:\/\/dklaw.com\/learning-hub\/injury-types\/whiplash\/\">whiplash<\/a>. In a whiplash injury, you can damage:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-arrow-list\">\n<li><strong>The spine\u2019s bones<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The disks between the bones<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The muscles around the neck<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The ligaments between the bones<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Other tissues in the neck&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Whiplash is a typical injury sustained in a rear-end car collision. On the other hand,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/dklaw.com\/learning-hub\/injury-types\/\">whiplash can originate from<\/a>&nbsp;a variety of causes.&nbsp;Whiplash is also known as a neck sprain or strain. Most whiplash patients recover within a few weeks if they adhere to a treatment program covering pain medication and exercise. However, if you do not consult a doctor, you may experience severe neck pain and other long-term complications.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"dklaw-toc__block align wp-block-dklaw-toc-block\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common Symptoms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whiplash symptoms usually appear within a few days of the injury. People frequently fall into the trap of disregarding the early&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/whiplash\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20378921\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">symptoms of whiplash.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most whiplash victims recover within a couple of weeks and appear to have no long-term effects from the injury. However, many continue to experience pain months or even years after the whiplash injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is difficult to anticipate how each person suffering from whiplash will recover. In general, you are more likely to develop chronic pain if your initial symptoms were severe, began quickly, and included:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-arrow-list\">\n<li><strong>Neck discomfort and stiffness<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Chronic pain from moving neck<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Frequent headaches, which most typically begin at the skull base<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Inflammation, tenderness, or pain in the shoulder area, upper back, or arms<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Arm tingling or numbness may be experienced<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fatigue and dizziness<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Blurred vision<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tinnitus or ringing in the ears<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Battling to sleep<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Feelings of irritability<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Concentration problems<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Memory loss&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Feelings of depression<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It cannot be reiterated more that if left untreated, whiplash can result in persistent discomfort, which may force you to lie low for an extended period. Fortunately, getting immediate care and a prognosis can drastically cut your recovery time. The following risk factors are associated with a poor outcome of a whiplash injury:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-arrow-list\">\n<li><strong>Having suffered a whiplash injury in the past<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Suffering from an existing neck or low back pain<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Having suffered a high-speed injury in the past<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you experience one or more of the above symptoms following an accident, it is prudent to seek medical attention immediately. Your doctor might order tests such as X-rays, CT scans, or MRIs based on the severity of your symptoms. This will enable your doctor to rule out any other possible injuries that may be provoking your neck pain.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"dklaw-toc__block align wp-block-dklaw-toc-block\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why You Need to Visit a Doctor Immediately<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Surprisingly enough, after an accident, you may feel perfectly fine and even more energetic than usual. This is due to the body\u2019s reaction to trauma, in which adrenaline is released to keep you going. Adrenaline and other hormones can mask severe injuries or pain symptoms for hours, days, and sometimes months. Emergency services personnel at an accident scene will usually examine to rule out obvious issues. However, they may not be able to do detailed imaging. They may also miss unseen injuries for which you have no symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you feel okay after a collision or your symptoms are managed at home, you should contact a doctor to ensure everything is fine. The diagnostics performed during this doctor\u2019s visit will create a medical record that can be used in any personal injury claims you file. They can also identify injuries that you may not have realized you had until later, when they worsen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, doctors encourage visits to reduce risk and begin treatment plans as soon as possible. Similarly, lawyers recommend these visits to track your medical treatment and establish a link between your injury and your accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prevent Further Injury<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Specialists in whiplash treatment understand that keeping an injury unchecked can worsen the situation. However, you may not link your symptoms to whiplash, particularly if they arise much later after the incident, and you will carry on with your life as usual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By keeping the movement of your upper body without a specialized workout plan prescribed by a physiotherapist, you may be causing more tissue damage. This will aggravate your pain and may also result in more lasting injuries over time.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"dklaw-toc__block align wp-block-dklaw-toc-block\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Whiplash Injury Can Have Devastating Outcomes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have been in an auto accident, it is imperative that you visit a doctor to rule out fractured bones or other injuries that can cause or worsen symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re recovering from a whiplash injury that someone else caused, you may be entitled to compensation for any costs associated with the injury. You should consult a personal injury lawyer to help you determine if you have grounds for a personal injury claim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our personal injury attorneys at DK Law will assist you through every step of the procedure from start to finish.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/dklaw.com\/contact\">Contact us today<\/a>&nbsp;to make an appointment for a free consultation with one of our experienced lawyers.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"dklaw-author align wp-block-dklaw-author has-text-color has-primary-black-color has-background has-tertiary-blue-background-color\"><div class=\"dklaw-author__block\"><div class=\"dklaw-author__image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/dklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/michelle.jpeg);\"><\/div><div><p class=\"dklaw-author__block-about\">About the Author<\/p><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-heading-serif\">Michelle Lysengen<\/h4><h6><\/h6><p>Michelle is a content specialist at DK Law and creates content that highlights company events and breaks down complex legal topics into digestible, engaging content. 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