Whiplash injuries occur due to an abnormal hyperextension of the neck forwards and backwards in a rapid series of action. Most often, whiplash injury claims come from collisions from the rear, whether it be automobile accidents or during sports. Whiplash injury symptoms may be minor in the beginning, often leading people to neglect medical attention, which hurts the whiplash injury claim later. Symptoms to look for include: Neck pain or stiffness; Shoulder pain or stiffness; Lower back pain; Headaches; Numbing or tingling in arms, hands or fingers; Dizziness; Headache; Fatigue; Blurry Vision; Insomnia; Concentration problems; Memory Loss; Consulting a physician immediately after being involved in any accident that could cause whiplash provides protection should the symptoms worsen over time. Accurate diagnosis is difficult because doctors are not able to use MRI scans, X-Rays or CAT scans to determine how sever the injury is or will become. They have to use their best judgment based on the patient's symptoms and description of the pain. Whiplash injury claims often entitle the victims to a no win, no fee, compensation claim in which the attorney collect their fees from the defendant and the victim retains full compensation.