Sustaining injuries in a fall may qualify you for monetary compensation. If a business or property owner does not use reasonable care and resulted in your injuries, you may be able to get compensation for your injuries and damages. But it’s important to know the type of injuries you might sustain because of a fall, so you determine the medical attention you need to seek and the damages available due to the injury. Also, this allows your Long Beach personal injury lawyer to determine the extent of your damages and factor this into your personal injury claim.
Damage Recovery and Liability
If you slip and fall in your own home because of a hazard you caused, your health insurance will cover your medical expenses. But if the accident happened because of another party’s fault, you may be entitled to damages that cover your losses.
An individual or entity is to blame for a slip and fall accident if they violated some duty to you when it comes to safety. For instance, if you are in an apartment complex, it is the duty of the landlord to keep the buildings safe and guard against injury. In public places such as stores, owners, managers, or tenants must maintain their premises’ safety. While it can be complicated to know if you can seek compensation and damages for your slip and fall injuries, a personal injury attorney can help ease the process for you.
Common Injuries that Can Result in a Fall
Falls can lead to different kinds of injuries including the following:
- Back and neck injuries. Usually, falls result in a traumatic impact on your body and can lead to minor injuries such as bruising, serious disabling injuries, and death. If somebody fails to have in place enough safety precautions to prevent falls, they can be liable for back and neck injuries such as fractures, soft tissue tears, strains, sprains, as well as dislocations, and spinal injuries. Such injuries can be quite painful and can restrict your range of motion. Recovering from them can include attending a long course of physical therapy.
- Nerve damage. A fall can affect your central nervous system. Because of nerve damage, you may not be able to control your muscles and may experience tingling sensations or numbness in the affected area.
- Brain injuries. Even a mild brain injury from a fall can alter your behavior and make it hard for you to focus. More concerning symptoms may surface if you have a moderate brain injury. A serious brain injury can lead to bouts of sleeping, seizures, fainting, and inability to stand. If you suffered symptoms of a brain injury, seek immediate medical attention.
Lynn Martelli is an editor at Readability. She received her MFA in Creative Writing from Antioch University and has worked as an editor for over 10 years. Lynn has edited a wide variety of books, including fiction, non-fiction, memoirs, and more. In her free time, Lynn enjoys reading, writing, and spending time with her family and friends.
