Of course, your slip and fall injury could be minor, but more often than you may realize, these accidents can result in life-changing circumstances.
You could lose days or weeks from work (causing lost wages) and be saddled with significant unforeseen medical expenses or even require ongoing medical care and modifications to your home.
You should know that Slip & falls are among the most common types of injuries you can receive, and some of the most common are;
- Head, neck & brain injuries – Slips and falls occur in retail stores, private homes, and more, and if the surface is hard (such as pavement, curbs, counters, etc.), this type of impact can cause concussions, head, and back injuries, and even TBI’s (traumatic brain injury). It could be especially severe If you’ve hit your head. In this situation, you must be checked out immediately, as life-threatening symptoms may occur.
- Soft tissue injuries – Body parts such as tendons, muscles, ligaments, fascia, skin, or other fibrous tissue. These injuries can range from minor to extremely serious. Some soft tissue injuries, including torn muscles, tendons, or ligaments, may require surgery and long-term recuperative care.
- Injuries to your spinal cord – These injuries can be profoundly serious, especially if your spinal cord is severed or compressed. They can be life-threatening, create costly, long-term medical issues, and usually require long-term medical care. This care can be expensive and put you hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt in just the first year of treatment.
The wise move is never to take any injury lightly and obtain medical help immediately.
Accordingly, if you suspect negligence, oversight, or mismanagement might have contributed to your injury, immediately consult your Mentor personal injury lawyer and get the valuable legal guidance you need.