With years of legal experience, our attorneys understand that car accidents can have devastating consequences, resulting in injuries, property damage, and emotional trauma to the victims and those involved. There is a misconceived notion that minor impacts do not result in substantial injuries. However, it is possible for injuries resulting from car accidents to have delayed or latent symptoms that may not fully manifest until months or even years after the initial incident. This phenomenon is known as “delayed onset” or “late-presenting” injuries. There are several reasons why this can occur. Sometimes, the adrenaline and shock immediately following an accident can mask pain or other symptoms. Additionally, some injuries may not be immediately apparent and can take time to develop or worsen. Soft tissue injuries, such as whiplash or internal injuries, can have delayed symptoms that become noticeable later on.