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Slip and fall accidents can leave victims suffering from a variety of types of injuries. From medical bills to lost wages, slip and fall injuries can lead to a variety of out-of-pocket costs, and they can cause pain, suffering, and other losses as well.
Fortunately, slip and fall accident victims in South Carolina can seek financial compensation in many cases. With this in mind, if you are dealing with slip and fall injuries, we strongly recommend speaking with an attorney about your legal rights.
What is a Slip and Fall Accident?
Of course, this raises a fundamental question: What is a slip and fall accident?
Simply put, a slip and fall accident is any incident involving a slip and fall on someone else’s (or the government’s) property. Spills, puddles, slippery floors, and various other premises-related issues can—and frequently do—cause accidents resulting in serious injuries. Under South Carolina law, when a property owner fails to take appropriate measures to prevent a slip and fall, the property owner can be held fully responsible for the victim’s medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other losses.
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Get Help Now5 Common Injury Types from a Slip and Fall in South Carolina
As we said above, property owners’ failures can lead to a variety of types of injuries. Some of the most common slip and fall injuries include:
1. Soft Tissue Sprains and Strains
Some of the most common injuries from slip and fall accidents are soft tissue sprains and strains. These are injuries to the muscles, ligaments and tendons that result from excessive stretching or twisting.
While sprains and strains can happen throughout the body, in slip and fall accidents, injuries to the ankles, knees, and wrists tend to be among the most common. Sprains and strains will typically heal with rest and rehabilitation, but the process can still take weeks or months.
2. Soft Tissue Tears
If a muscle, ligament, or tendon stretches or twists beyond its breaking point, it will tear. Tears are more serious injuries than sprains and strains, and surgery will be necessary to repair the damage in many cases.
3. Back Injuries
Back injuries are common in slip and fall accidents as well. This includes injuries to both the spinal cord and the spine itself. Herniated discs are particularly common, as these injuries can easily result from the impact and compression forces involved in falling to the ground.
4. Bone Injuries
Along with soft tissue and disc injuries, slip and fall accidents will also result in bone injuries in many cases. Fractures in the ankles, wrists, and hands are particularly common, as are dislocation injuries in the finger joints and other joints throughout the body.
5. Concussions
Concussions are a very real concern for individuals who slip and fall unexpectedly. Not only can hitting your head on the ground (or another object) cause a concussion, but the whiplash forces involved in many slip and fall accidents can cause concussions as well.
5 Slip and Fall Injury Symptoms
For slip and fall accident victims, it is important to seek medical attention promptly. This is especially true for those who are experiencing symptoms of internal trauma. Some of the most common signs of internal injuries from slip and fall accidents include:
- Persistent pain combined with swelling or bruising
- Pain that worsens with movement or touch
- Limited mobility or muscle strength
- Tenderness or a “pins and needles” sensation
- Concussion symptoms (including headaches, blurred vision, and fatigue)
Trip and Fall Injuries: Another Serious Risk for Customers, Visitors, and Guests
Along with slip and fall injuries, trip and fall injuries are another serious risk for many customers, visitors, and guests. Individuals who suffer trip and fall injuries on others’ property will also be entitled to financial compensation in many cases. Whether you were injured in a slip and fall accident, trip and fall accident, or any other type of premises-related accident in South Carolina, speaking with an experienced attorney is the first step toward seeking the financial compensation you deserve.
Are You Dealing with Slip and Fall Injuries (or Trip and Fall Injuries)? Schedule a Free Consultation Today
If you need to know more about your legal rights after a fall in South Carolina, we encourage you to contact us for a free, no-obligation consultation. Call 843-379-3285 or inquire online to arrange a free consultation with attorney Luke Paulick today.