Hidden or Missed Car Accident Injuries
There are over 6 million car accidents every year in the U. S., and nearly half of these lead to injury, disability or death. The nature of car accidents means that victims can be exposed to serious injuries with heavy physical and financial consequences. In addition to the injuries sustained in the immediate moment of impact, car accidents can often carry a wide array of hidden or missed injuries, many which can get progressively worse. These types of injuries are known as “delayed onset injuries.”
Delayed onset injuries can be especially