{"id":1675,"date":"2015-09-22T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2015-09-22T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.awjlaw.com\/2015\/09\/22\/can-injuries-show-up-after-a-car-accident\/"},"modified":"2024-08-29T21:12:17","modified_gmt":"2024-08-29T21:12:17","slug":"can-injuries-show-up-after-a-car-accident","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.awjlaw.com\/faqs\/can-injuries-show-up-after-a-car-accident\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Injuries Show Up After a Car Accident?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Many people assume that car accident related injuries will show up immediately, such as a broken bone or laceration. However, many other types of injuries may not show themselves for hours, days, and often weeks after an accident.<\/strong> For this reason, it is a good idea to see a doctor even if you don\u2019t feel any immediate effects of the crash.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve been in a serious car accident, do not sign any release with the insurance company until you\u2019ve been fully evaluated by a doctor, and are certain you are not injured. If you sign a release immediately, you cannot pursue compensation if an injury pops up later.<\/p>\n

Hurt in a car crash? Call (770) 427-5498<\/a> today for experienced counsel.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Common \u201cdelayed\u201d Car Accident Injuries<\/h2>\n

Many of these \u201cdelayed\u201d car accident injuries will involve the neck, head, or spine. Others impact the soft tissue of your body, which includes muscles, ligaments, and tendons. What these injuries all have in common, however, is that they can take weeks to manifest symptoms.<\/p>\n

Common types of \u201cdelayed\u201d car accident injuries include:<\/strong><\/p>\n