After being involved in an accident, it is possible to sustain whiplash injuries. The injuries may seem to be of minor nature in the beginning. Whiplash injuries take weeks or even months to develop. People do not seek prompt medical attention after an accident for minor injuries. This is where the problem lies. Whiplash injury is usually an injury to the neck. Whiplash is caused due to sudden movement in the head which causes injuries to the associated ligaments, tissues and muscles in the neck and back. There are different phases of whiplash injury.