Panorama Slip and Fall Injury Lawyers

Common Slip and Fall Accident Injuries

Slip and fall accidents often trace back to a property owner or business that failed to keep the premises safe. As a result, these accidents can cause a wide range of injuries. Below are the injuries we see most often.

Fractures and Broken Bones

A hard landing on a floor or pavement frequently breaks bones. Specifically, the wrists, ankles, hips, and arms fracture most easily during such falls.

Traumatic Brain Injuries

Slip and fall accidents also cause head injuries. These range from mild concussions to severe traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). When the head strikes a hard surface, the impact can trigger a concussion, cuts, bruising, or deeper brain trauma. Consequently, a TBI may affect memory, thinking, and overall quality of life for years. In fact, the CDC reports that one in five falls causes a head injury.

Spinal Cord Injuries

A severe fall can also damage the spinal cord. Subsequently, the victim may suffer partial or complete paralysis, lost sensation, and other lasting physical impairments.

Soft Tissue Injuries

Sprains, strains, and bruises rank among the most common fall injuries. Typically, these happen when a sudden movement stretches or tears the ligaments, tendons, or muscles.

Dislocations

A fall can also force the bones at a joint out of place. For example, dislocated shoulders, hips, knees, and elbows appear often after slip and fall accidents. Unfortunately, these injuries cause sharp pain and limit movement until a doctor treats them.

Cuts, Abrasions, and Contusions

During a fall, a victim may strike sharp objects or hard surfaces. As a result, cuts, scrapes, and bruises follow. Moreover, deeper lacerations may need stitches and carry a real risk of infection.

Common Causes of a Slip and Fall Injury

Hazardous conditions cause most slip and fall injuries. Generally, a careless property owner or manager leaves an unsafe area unaddressed. Below are the most common causes we investigate.

• Wet surfaces: spills and slippery floors that staff fail to clean or flag
• Uneven floors: cracked sidewalks, loose boards, potholes, or torn carpets
• Inadequate lighting: dim areas that hide hazards and obstacles
• Missing handrails: stairs, ramps, and walkways without proper support
• No warning signs: wet or uneven spots left unmarked for visitors

Compensatory Damages in a Slip and Fall Accident Claim

Compensatory damages repay you for the losses a fall caused. Essentially, they aim to restore your finances to where they stood before the accident. Accordingly, your claim may seek these common damages.

• Medical costs
• Physical therapy
• Ongoing medical treatment
• Property damage
• Loss of income
• Pain and suffering
• Loss of quality of life
• Loss of consortium