A slip and fall accident can happen anywhere. Whether you’re at your local supermarket, visiting a friend, or at a movie theater, dangerous conditions on any type of private or public property can result in a fall and debilitating injuries. If you have been involved in a slip and fall accident that was caused by dangerous or negligent conditions on public or private property, you may be entitled to compensation. At Loncar Lyon Jenkins, our slip and fall injury lawyers can investigate your accident, gather vital evidence, and help you fight for fair compensation that will cover the cost of past and future medical bills, and other accident-related expenses.
What Are Common Injuries from Falls?
Regardless of why or how you fell, hitting the ground can cause a wide range of injuries.
Some of the most common injuries accident victims can sustain in a fall include:
Broken Bones
The force of impact in a slip and fall accident can cause broken bones. Broken fingers, wrists, arms, and hips are the most common types of bone breaks sustained in slip and fall accidents. Additionally, slip and fall accident victims can also suffer a broken collarbone, shoulder, rib cage, or leg.
Spinal Cord Injuries
A spinal cord injury resulting from a fall can include pinched nerves, herniated discs, slipped discs, fractured vertebrae, and other types of debilitating and painful injuries. The effects and symptoms of a spinal cord injury can vary greatly from limited mobility and pain to partial or total paralysis.
Neck Injuries
A neck injury can result from damage to the tendons, ligaments, or muscles in the neck or damage to the spinal cord.
Traumatic Brain Injuries
A traumatic brain injury can occur when a person’s head collides with the ground. Violent shaking of the head can also cause a TBI. A concussion is the mildest type of traumatic brain injury.
Soft Tissue Damage
Falling on sharp metal, broken glass, debris, or other dangerous objects can cause soft tissue damage. These types of injuries can require sutures or stitches, and can also cause damage to the muscles, nerves, and other soft tissues of the body.
Ankle and Knee Injuries
Twisting an ankle or knee in a fall can result in injuries that range in severity. Strains and sprains are common, as are tears and broken bones.
Wrist, Elbow, and Shoulder Injuries
When a person tries to brace themselves during a fall, it can cause injuries to the shoulder, wrist, and elbow.
Facial Injuries
Facial injuries can occur when a person’s face strikes the ground or an object during a fall. This can include nose and jaw fractures, broken teeth, and severe cuts.
Should I Hire a Slip and Fall Injury Lawyer?
If you slipped and fell on someone’s property and sustained injuries, you may be entitled to compensation. A slip and fall injury lawyers at Loncar Lyon Jenkins can investigate your accident and determine if your fall was caused due to negligent conditions. Remember, not every fall on someone’s property occurs due to negligence. If your attorney does find that a property owner’s negligence caused your fall, they can build a strong case that will hold the negligent property owner’s insurance provider financially accountable for your past and future medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages.
Contact Us Today
If you slipped and fell on someone’s property due to dangerous, negligent conditions, you may be entitled to compensation. At Loncar Lyon Jenkins, a slip and fall injury lawyer on our legal team can help you fight for the fair settlement you deserve. Contact us today to schedule a free legal consultation to learn more.
