Injuries that you can sustain from a slip and fall accident are varied. Some injuries can heal by themselves in a matter of weeks. Other impairments, however, can be long-lasting and result in extensive medical bills.

Right now, you or a loved one may be suffering from one or more of the following injuries:

A TBI can occur when your head strikes against a hard surface, possibly resulting in concussions, coma, brain bleeds, and even death in extreme cases. According to the Mayo Clinic, the symptoms of a TBI can include confusion, slurred speech, loss of consciousness, vomiting, nausea, and dilation of the pupils.

This type of injury can be potentially deadly for seniors and is common in slip and fall accidents. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 300,000 seniors are hospitalized each year due to hip fractures, and 95% of these fractures are caused by falls. Given these statistics, it is clear that broken hips should be taken seriously as a consequence of slip and fall accidents.

When we try to catch ourselves in the midst of a fall, we can end up with abrasions, lacerations, and fractures in our extremities. Injured extremities can lead to painful scarring and permanent disfigurement.