January 13, 2023

Common Types of Injuries from a Slip and Fall Accident

Slip and fall injuries are unfortunately common in California. Property owners who should maintain their properties fail in their duty. Owner negligence can result from a cracked or uneven parking lot or sidewalk to a business establishment or home, a wet or poorly cleaned floor surface, or a defective or dangerous stairway.

Victims of slip and fall accidents can suffer a variety of injuries and face extensive medical problems, requiring long, painful, and expensive treatments. Owners and insurance carriers frequently seek to disclaim liability or shift the blame toward the victim.

Many injured parties are required to hire an attorney to negotiate with the property owner and insurance carrier or even to file a lawsuit in order to recover full compensation for their injuries. If you live in the Sacramento area and have suffered from a slip and fall accident, you should consult with an experienced Roseville personal injury attorney before taking any action or agreeing to any settlement.

Common Slip and Fall Injuries

While every accident case is different and requires different handling, certain types of injuries are more common after a victim slips and falls than others. The most common slip and fall injuries include the following:

Hip and Shoulder Injuries

The hip and shoulder joints are complex body parts and can be easily injured in any sort of sudden accident, like a slip and fall. Senior citizens are especially prone to this, making them vulnerable to hip and shoulder injuries.

Fractured bones can be more critical for elderly people and can even cause death. In addition to fractures, other sorts of hip and shoulder dislocations can also arise from falls.

Other Bone Fractures and Dislocations

While hip and shoulder injuries are by far the most common, other bones are often broken in slip and fall accidents – wrists, ankles, hands, and toe-bones are all easily damaged.

Arm bones and leg bones are also particularly vulnerable to breaking, and ribs can be easily cracked. The muscles surrounding the rib cage often leave the bones of the rib in place, resulting in a painful injury that’s difficult to treat.

Back and Neck Injuries

The back and neck are very delicate skeletal structures and are prone to damage as a result of any sudden force or blow. In other sorts of accidents, like auto collisions, back and neck injuries often take the form of whiplash. Whiplash occurs when the head and neck are thrown back and forth violently as a result of the impact of two moving objects.

In slip and fall cases, whiplash isn’t unheard of; the more common back and neck injuries include slipped, dislocated, and herniated discs in the spinal column.

Spinal Cord Injuries

In the most extreme cases, the spinal cord inside the spinal column of the back and neck can be damaged. This damage can take the form of fractured vertebrae or nerve damage to the spinal cord itself. In the worst cases, the spinal cord can be severed, leaving the victim paralyzed from the point of injury downwards.

Concussions and Other Traumatic Brain Injuries

Many times, a slip or fall can result in a severe blow to the head. This blunt-force injury can lead to a concussion or inflammation and swelling of the tissues around the brain. Brain damage can either be temporary or permanent.

Roseville Personal Injury Lawyers for Those Injured

The Manzoor Law Firm has helped many clients recover compensation for their injuries. If you’ve suffered a slip and fall injury, have difficulty dealing with the liable party, or wish to discuss a settlement or explore your options, the Roseville personal injury lawyers at the Manzoor Law Firm can help. We treat all of our clients with care, compassion, and professional diligence. Call us today for a consultation.