Although the media has given whiplash sufferers who file legal claims a questionable reputation,  whiplash injuries, in reality, can cause serious pain and lasting effects. Common Symptoms of Whiplash “Whiplash” is not a single, specific injury, but rather a term used to refer to various soft tissue injuries in the neck. The soft tissue can become strained when a person's head suddenly jerks forward and then forcefully snaps back—similar to [...]