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February 16, 2026
🚗 Just Crashed in Phoenix or Scottsdale? Do This Now.
The 15 minutes following a collision on the Loop 101 or I-10 are critical. Here is the high-speed guide to protecting your rights in the Valley:
⚡ The 5-Step Checklist
Move to Safety: Arizona law requires moving your car off the main road if there are no serious injuries to prevent secondary accidents.
Call 911: Always notify law enforcement. A Phoenix or Scottsdale Police Report is your most vital piece of evidence for insurance.
Snap & Save: Photograph all vehicles, license plates, and the intersection (e.g., Camelback & 44th St).
Exchange, Don’t Argue: Get their insurance info and ID. Never admit fault or apologize—let the official report speak for itself.
Get Checked Out: Adrenaline masks pain. Visit a local ER or Urgent Care immediately to document any injuries.
February 17, 2026
Cervical Acceleration-Deceleration (CAD) syndrome, commonly known as whiplash, the literature distinguishes the mechanism of injury (the physics of the crash) from the clinical symptoms (Whiplash Associated Disorders, or WAD Syndrome & Automobile Accidents. CAD syndrome occurs during a motor vehicle collision (MVC) when the body is accelerated forward while the head lags behind due to inertia, causing the neck to undergo a rapid, "whip-like" (Whiplash) S-shaped curve.
The Mechanism of Injury - Unlike a simple muscle strain, CAD involves high-velocity forces that affect multiple systems: Ligamentous Laxity, Facet Joint Impingement, Neurological Impact. Primary Citation for Effectiveness: Woodward, M. N., Cook, J. C., Gargan, M. F., & Bannister, G. C. (1996). "Chiropractic treatment of chronic 'whiplash' injuries." Injury, 27(9), 643-645.