It is no surprise that whiplash gets its name from the sound made when cracking a whip, considering it is an injury that is acquired by the sudden and forceful jerking of the head and neck. While this type of injury can be the result of a sports-related injury or even a slip/trip and fall accident, they most commonly occur after a motor vehicle accident. A whiplash-type injury is not just likely to happen after the most severe accident. In fact, this injury can transpire after a relatively minor rear-end accident involving a car, truck, bus, motorcycle, or any other motor vehicle. A few major factors that contribute to whiplash-type injuries include but are not limited to: