[[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question","text":"Some injuries take time to manifest to the point where they\u2019re painful or noticeable. For example,\u00a0internal bleeding\u00a0may be a slow trickle that builds up over time until the point where you could become septic.  An over-strained ligament or tendon may also not present right away. But the next day, you may be unable to move a joint or turn your head. Swelling from strained muscles doesn\u2019t happen right away, either \u2013 you may wake up to a giant ankle or wrist in the morning.","@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/delayed-symptoms-to-look-for-after-car-wreck\/#Answer"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question1","text":"It is possible to experience symptoms several months after a crash. Muscle and soft tissue damage are some of the more common types of\u00a0car accident injuries\u00a0that present delayed symptoms. If you already have stiff or sore muscles, aches, and pains, you may not notice the new injury until you\u2019ve moved around so much that you\u2019ve exacerbated it.  For example, if you suffered a herniated disc in a car wreck but weren\u2019t diagnosed, the tear in the disc could keep growing. You may not feel the pain at first because the damage is minor. But over time, the tear grows, and the inner part of your disc starts touching your spinal cord, causing severe pain and difficulty moving.","@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/delayed-symptoms-to-look-for-after-car-wreck\/#Answer1"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question2","text":"Always seek medical attention after a car crash. If you don\u2019t have to ride in an ambulance to the hospital, then follow up on your own as soon as possible. A prompt diagnosis can save your life if it\u2019s a case of internal bleeding. For other conditions, like a hairline fracture or brain injury, getting a diagnosis right away puts you in a better position for healing and recovery. It may also help you prevent re-injury.","@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/delayed-symptoms-to-look-for-after-car-wreck\/#Answer2"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question3","text":"To get compensation in a\u00a0car accident claim, your Georgia car accident lawyer must prove that your injuries were caused by the wreck\u00a0and\u00a0that another party was responsible for the collision.  Proving your injuries were due to the wreck is easier when you have medical records from an examination right after the crash, like from the hospital or emergency responders. If you don\u2019t go to the doctor until a week or two after the wreck, then the defense will claim any other reason except the car accident for the injury.  That being said, doctors know that many car accident injuries present delayed symptoms, and they may be able to indicate that on your medical records. However, since a defense lawyer will likely contest your records, it\u2019s best to have your own legal representative to support your side.","@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/delayed-symptoms-to-look-for-after-car-wreck\/#Answer3"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question4","text":"It can take some time to know the full extent of your injuries and financial losses. An insurance company\u2019s initial settlement offer is likely far less than your case is truly worth. A lawyer can properly value your claim and advise you of its estimated maximum value \u2013 even if you have delayed injury symptoms that prevented you from seeking immediate medical care.","@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/delayed-symptoms-to-look-for-after-car-wreck\/#Answer4"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","text":"The Georgia statute of limitations for filing a car accident suit against the negligent party is two years from the date of the crash. Even if you don\u2019t develop injury symptoms until months after the collision, you may still be bound by that two-year limit. An experienced car accident attorney can help you determine and meet any deadlines that might apply to your case.","name":"Answer Question5","@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/delayed-symptoms-to-look-for-after-car-wreck\/#Answer5"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"FAQPage","mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","name":"What Causes Delayed Injury?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/delayed-symptoms-to-look-for-after-car-wreck\/#Answer"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/delayed-symptoms-to-look-for-after-car-wreck\/#Question"},{"@type":"Question","name":"Can You Have Symptoms Months After a Car Accident?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/delayed-symptoms-to-look-for-after-car-wreck\/#Answer1"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/delayed-symptoms-to-look-for-after-car-wreck\/#Question1"},{"@type":"Question","name":"What Should I Do After a Car Accident?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/delayed-symptoms-to-look-for-after-car-wreck\/#Answer2"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/delayed-symptoms-to-look-for-after-car-wreck\/#Question2"},{"@type":"Question","name":"Can I Be Compensated for Injuries That Show Up Later?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/delayed-symptoms-to-look-for-after-car-wreck\/#Answer3"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/delayed-symptoms-to-look-for-after-car-wreck\/#Question3"},{"@type":"Question","name":"Should I Accept the Insurance Company\u2019s Initial Settlement Offer?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/delayed-symptoms-to-look-for-after-car-wreck\/#Answer4"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/delayed-symptoms-to-look-for-after-car-wreck\/#Question4"}],"name":"Delayed Injury Symptoms to Look for After a Car Wreck","@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/delayed-symptoms-to-look-for-after-car-wreck\/#FAQPage"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Question","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/delayed-symptoms-to-look-for-after-car-wreck\/#Answer5"},"name":"Answer Question5","@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/delayed-symptoms-to-look-for-after-car-wreck\/#Question5"}],{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Delayed Injury Symptoms to Look for After a Car Wreck","item":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/delayed-symptoms-to-look-for-after-car-wreck\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]