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What if My Pain After a Car Accident Was Delayed?<\/h1>\n
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\n By Ty McDuffey, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Katrina Wilson, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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It wasn’t that bad of an auto accident. At least, it didn’t seem like it at the time. You were slogging through another morning commute to the city when you heard a loud crunch, and your head jerked back and forth.<\/p>\r\n

The collision was low speed, but it packed a punch powerful enough to smash your taillights and push your car into the car in front of you. Still, you felt okay. You took notes. You exchanged information with the other motorists and dealt with the situation<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n

Fortunately, you didn’t sign a release form for settlement with the at-fault driver’s insurance company because a few weeks later you discovered the signs of whiplash<\/a>. So, what now?<\/p>\r\n

It’s not unusual for injury-related pain after a car accident<\/a> to be delayed. You may not be aware you have a serious injury until later. Below are some guidelines to help ensure that you get the compensation you need if car accident-related delayed pain doesn’t show up until days or even weeks after the incident.<\/p>\r\n

How Do Endorphins Conceal Accident Symptoms?<\/h2>\r\n

Endorphins are natural painkillers produced in our bodies. They play a crucial role in our ability to handle stress and pain. During stressful events, the body releases endorphins to help cope with the shock and pain of the situation.<\/p>\r\n

Car accident victims may initially feel little to no pain, thanks to the surge of endorphins that:<\/p>\r\n