Delayed pain after a car accident can mask the symptoms of a severe injury. Pain can take 24 to 48 hours, sometimes longer, to show up.

As many as 50 million people sustain non-fatal injuries in car accidents each year in the U.S. Visible injuries, such as broken bones, bruises, and scrapes are easy to diagnose and treat. However, many auto Accident victims suffer from injuries that have delayed symptoms. For this reason, you need to seek immediate medical attention after a car accident, even if you think you feel fine.