Neck injuries have a very uncertain prognosis, and what seems minor, can escalate into paralysis. Only an experienced attorney will know how to claim compensation for an injury not yet serious, but having chances of becoming so. Many neck injuries, including whiplash, are the result of rear end collisions. Whiplash occurs when the occupant of a vehicle suffers neck injuries caused by over-extension of the neck. Treatment for whiplash and rear end collision injuries depends on the severity of your condition. Your whiplash pain is real and your neck injuries may be substantial.