You Should Never Underestimate the Severity of a Slip and Fall Injury.
However, many people underestimate the severity of their injuries after a slip and fall. Falls are a primary cause of emergency room visits and personal injury lawsuits in Ohio. The most common injuries sustained in slip-and-fall accidents and their severity are described below.
If you or a loved one has been seriously hurt in a slip-and-fall accident that was someone else’s fault, you should consult with a lawyer at Groth & Associates right once.
Head trauma injuries
An injury to the brain severe enough to disrupt normal brain function is called a traumatic brain injury (TBI). About 166 people in the United States lose their lives every day due to traumatic brain injuries, and some of those injuries are caused by falls. One of the most common outcomes of a slip and fall is traumatic brain injury (TBI) since the victim is likely to bang their head on the ground during the fall. A concussion, or traumatic brain injury, can occur from a fall even if the head does not strike the ground.
Accidental Knee Injuries
Some persons who trip and fall end up on their knees. Because of the intricate network of ligaments and bones that make up the knee, damage to the area can have devastating effects. The pain and recovery time associated with injuries to the medial collateral ligament (MCL) or the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is substantial. Reconstruction of the knee is a common procedure.
Breaking wrists and ankles
Many people who suffer wrist sprains after falling on the ice do so because they put out their hands to halt their fall. They could also twist an ankle if they walk on anything uneven. Even though sprains of the wrist and ankle might not seem life-threatening, they actually are. Constant discomfort makes even the simplest of movements, like buttoning a shirt or walking, nearly impossible. The healing process from these wounds is usually somewhat longer as well.
Extremely Broken Bones
A bone might easily be broken as a result of a slip-and-fall accident because the force exerted on the bone would be too great. A broken bone is a very serious injury that usually needs surgical repair. Victims of accidents resulting in shattered bones sometimes miss months of work and may need special rehabilitation to walk or perform other daily duties.
Murder by Mistake
For the worst possible outcomes, see Slip and Fall Accidents Can Lead to Wrongful Death. It’s possible that a fatal head injury will kill an accident victim. Alternatively, a person could suffer serious injury from a fall because a railing on a stairwell was broken or a ladder was poorly constructed.
