{"id":59582,"date":"2020-12-23T10:54:00","date_gmt":"2020-12-23T15:54:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.terrybryant.com\/?p=59582"},"modified":"2023-10-20T10:36:27","modified_gmt":"2023-10-20T15:36:27","slug":"slip-fall-can-cause-lifelong-injuries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.terrybryant.com\/slip-fall-can-cause-lifelong-injuries","title":{"rendered":"How Slip and Fall Accidents Can Leave You with Lifelong Injuries"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Some slip and fall accidents cause only bumps and bruises. But in too many cases, slip and fall accidents leave people with lifelong injuries that require extensive medical treatment and other expensive care. Traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, broken hips, and other injuries due to slips and falls can permanently change lives.   <\/p><div id=\"glm-mobile-toc-box\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/div>\n<p>Falls, including slip and falls, account for millions of emergency room visits every year. And according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one out of five falls causes a serious injury, such as a head injury or fracture. Dangerous falls are the leading cause of injuries and fatalities among adults 65 years old and older. <\/p>\n<h2>How Slip and Falls that Cause Lifelong Injuries Can Happen<\/h2>\n<p>There are many ways that slip and falls happen that result in injuries. Sometimes vision problems, balance issues, and other things can cause someone to slip, trip, or fall. But slip and falls also commonly happen due to hazardous property conditions. <\/p>\n<h3>Property Hazards that Can Cause Slip and Fall Accidents and Injuries<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Spills on floors<\/li>\n<li>Uneven flooring<\/li>\n<li>Potholes in parking lots<\/li>\n<li>Loose rugs or mats<\/li>\n<li>Torn or worn carpeting<\/li>\n<li>Clutter or debris on floors or walkways<\/li>\n<li>Electrical cords running across floors<\/li>\n<li>Poor lighting, including on stairways<\/li>\n<li>Broken or non-existent stair handrails<\/li>\n<li>Uneven or warped stairs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Premises liability law basically says that property owners have a responsibility to keep their property safe for visitors. When they negligently fail to do that and accidents and injuries happen, they may be held accountable. <\/p>\n<h2>What Can You Do if a Life-Changing Slip and Fall Injury Has Happened to You or a Loved One?<\/h2>\n<p>Slip and falls that result in serious and possibly lifelong injuries are very expensive. When negligence was responsible for your injury, you have the right to seek compensation by bringing a legal claim against the property owner. When you\u2019re faced with a serious injury, the compensation you could receive will pay for medical bills and other damages. This money could go a long way in reducing your financial stress for the future, especially if you are now disabled and can\u2019t work because of your injuries.  <\/p>\n<h3>What Kind of Damages Can I Ask for in a Slip and Fall Claim?<\/h3>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.terrybryant.com\/houston-car-accident-lawyer\/types-of-damages-car-accident\">types of damages<\/a> you may be able to ask for in your slip and fall claim include payment for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Doctor bills, hospital costs, prescription drugs, and other medical expenses related to your injury. This includes both present and future costs of medical care. <\/li>\n<li>Lost income from having to take time off work to recuperate<\/li>\n<li>Lost earning capacity if you are unable to work anymore or if you must work fewer hours or in a lower-paying job <\/li>\n<li>Pain and suffering that includes the chronic physical pain from your injuries, disfigurement you may have experienced and the emotional trauma of your injuries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Slip and fall cases are very complex. It can be hard to prove liability because property owners will often deny that they were at fault. They may even try to place the blame for accidents on the injured victims. When you\u2019re considering a claim, it\u2019s important to the outcome of your case to get the help of an attorney who is experienced in successfully taking on premises liability cases. <\/p>\n<h2>Defenses Property Owners May Use in Slip and Fall Cases<\/h2>\n<p>Some of the ways a property owner may try to defend themselves is to claim that:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>They didn\u2019t know there was a hazard on their property.<\/li>\n<li>You were texting or otherwise distracted and weren\u2019t watching where you were going.<\/li>\n<li>You weren\u2019t paying attention and should have seen the dangerous area.<\/li>\n<li>You shouldn\u2019t have been in the dangerous property area in the first place.<\/li>\n<li>You were wearing slippery or otherwise unsafe shoes that contributed to your slip and fall.<\/li>\n<li>The hazard was open and obvious.<\/li>\n<li>You had previous knowledge of the premises defect.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If it\u2019s proven that the owner didn\u2019t know about the danger or your own carelessness caused or contributed to the accident, you might not get any compensation. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.terrybryant.com\/personal-injury-lawyer\/houston-premises-liability-lawyer\/slip-and-fall-lawyers\">skilled slip and fall lawyer<\/a> will examine all the circumstances of your case to prove fault. You shouldn\u2019t hesitate to work with one to get the compensation that you deserve.<\/p>\n<h2>Serious and Potentially Lifelong Injures that Result from Slip and Fall Accidents <\/h2>\n<p>Here are types of potentially lifelong injuries that you could sustain in a slip and fall accident:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Traumatic brain injury<\/strong> \u2013 Falls are the leading <a href=\"https:\/\/www.terrybryant.com\/myths-traumatic-brain-injuries\">cause of traumatic brain injuries<\/a>. When you fall down hard and hit your head, your brain gets bounced and jostled. You could also fracture your skull. Some people with traumatic brain injuries never recover and may need lifelong medical treatment and other care to help them with the tasks of daily life. <\/li>\n<li><strong>Spinal cord damage<\/strong> \u2013 If a vertebra fractures in a serious fall, you could be paralyzed. Other spinal damage that can result from a fall includes slipped discs that may require surgery and can cause ongoing neck and back pain. <\/li>\n<li><strong>Broken hip or other fractures<\/strong> \u2013 Falls are a leading cause of broken hips, especially in elderly people. Some elderly people who experience them never recover. Additionally, wrist, leg,  and ankle fractures are not uncommon from slip and falls. <\/li>\n<li><strong>Shoulder and knee injuries<\/strong> \u2013 If a person falls and lands on their shoulder, they may dislocate it or break their collarbone. When someone tries to stop a fall and lands hard on their knees, they risk breaking their kneecaps and tearing or spraining attached ligaments and tendons.  <\/li>\n<li><strong>Soft tissue damage<\/strong> \u2013 Even though soft tissue damage isn\u2019t always visible, the pain and effects from a severe soft tissue injury can result in chronic pain that lasts a lifetime. <\/li>\n<h2>Get Help from Our Experienced Slip and Fall Lawyers in Houston<\/h2>\n<p>Slip and fall accidents are frightening. One moment you\u2019re walking along and the next you\u2019re out of control and slipping and falling to the ground. If you\u2019re lucky, you may be able to get up uninjured and simply feel a bit of embarrassment instead of pain. But for many people, this isn\u2019t the case. If you\u2019re someone who has experienced a slip and fall accident and have suffered injuries that could last a lifetime, you need the help of a Houston lawyer with years of experience handling premises cases. The accident and injury law office of Terry Bryant provides free, no-obligation case evaluations. Call us today at (713) 973-8888 or toll-free 1 (800) 444-5000 to learn how we can help you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Some slip and fall accidents cause only bumps and bruises. But in too many cases, slip and fall accidents leave people with lifelong injuries that require extensive medical treatment and other expensive care. Traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, broken hips, and other injuries due to slips and falls can permanently change lives. 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