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The ever-present danger of slip-and-fall accidents

On Behalf of | Aug 24, 2017 | Blog |

It only takes a few seconds for a trip to the grocery store or even the doctor’s office to end in a serious injury. One moment, you’re hurrying along and the next, you’re flat on your back, wincing in pain. While some people think that slip-and-fall accidents are funny, their reality is far more serious. People can break bones, hurt their spines or even suffer serious head and brain injuries in a slip-and-fall accident. Over a million people get hurt in slip-and-fall incidents each year. Sometimes, these people fail to report their accident, which can cause issues for them in the future.

Any slip-and-fall accident should get treated like a potentially serious injury. Even if you don’t have any broken bones or serious bruises, you may have hit your head. If you lost consciousness, even for a second, or saw stars or feel a dull ache or a growing bump on your head, you should seek immediate medical care. Make sure the manager or owner of the business knows what happens before you leave, and then head straight to a doctor or urgent care center.

Slip-and-fall injuries can mean medical bills and lost wages

When a slip-and-fall accident results in serious injuries, you could end up paying a lot. Not only will you potentially be out of work while you recover from your injuries, you’ll also have to deal with expensive medical bills at the same time. The more serious the injury, the higher your potential expenses and the longer you may miss work.

Head injuries, in particular, can cause long-term issues for slip-and-fall victims. It can take hours, days or longer for the symptoms of your injury to manifest. Your brain is where all your knowledge gets stored, as well as new memories. Even your motor function and personality can be impacted by a traumatic brain injury from a slip-and-fall. It’s possible that your injury could keep you from returning to work or resuming your career in the future. When that happens, you need to take steps to get compensation for the injuries you’ve sustained.

Slip-and-fall injuries may be covered by premises liability insurance

One of the reasons to make a report, even if you feel okay at first, is to ensure your ability to file an insurance claim down the road. You may not realize how serious your injury was until symptoms of a traumatic brain injury begin cropping up in the near future.

Any time a business allows people inside, it risks liability. Any preventable injuries that occur on the premises may end up being the financial responsibility of the business. For that reason, stores, offices and other businesses open to the public carry premises liability policies to protect against the expenses related to an injury on site. As a consumer, you should be able to trust that a public space is safe. If it proves to not be, you deserve compensation for the damages caused.

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