Five things to know about whiplash
Car crashes happen every day. The fatality rates are alarming, and car crash injuries are one of the leading causes of injuries in the U.S. Statistically, for every person who dies in a car crash, approximately eight people are hospitalized and 100 people go to the emergency room to be treated. But not all injuries are obvious at the time of the accident. Whiplash is one of the injuries that can turn up hours, days and even weeks later. It's one of the most common injuries sustained in car accidents, usually caused by front- or rear-impact crashes.
A traumatic brain injury can impact your memory
If you or a loved one suffers a traumatic brain injury, it's possible that your memory could be negatively impacted. This holds true both with your short and long term memory.
