Symptoms to Look for After a Slip-and-Fall

After a slip-and-fall, you might be unsure of what to look for. Talking to a personal injury lawyer can help you determine the right steps to take after you’ve had a bad fall.

People often make the mistake of assuming that their slip-and-fall injuries aren’t serious, when in reality, they could have suffered an injury to their head, neck, or back that goes undetected at first. 

Read on to learn about some of the symptoms to look for after a slip-and-fall, and learn how you could recover economic and non-economic financial damages in a personal injury settlement. 

What to Look for After a Fall

After a fall, you can experience a great number of serious symptoms or injuries. Depending on the severity of your accident, you could even be left with life-changing injuries with long-term impact. 

When you fall, be on the lookout for any of the following symptoms of injury—and don’t hesitate to follow up with a trusted doctor if you start to feel worse later. 

• Headaches
• Dizziness 
• Disorientation 
• Back or neck pain
• Tinnitus 
• Stomach pain
• Severe bruising or swelling
• Memory loss
• Others

Unless you are experiencing  a medical emergency, you can make an appointment with your primary care doctor to discuss your symptoms. 

Slip-and-Fall Accident Compensation

For the most serious slip-and-falls, victims can rack up exorbitant medical bills, lost income from missed work, and even significant emotional trauma. 

If this is your case, you deserve the help of an experienced attorney who can help you recover fair compensation. Depending on where you suffered a slip, your settlement money could be paid out by a homeowners insurance policy or even a business’s liability insurance. 

If you’re unsure what to ask for in a settlement, an attorney can help protect your interests. 

Contact a Slip-and-Fall Accident Lawyer

Injured in a slip-and-fall? Don’t let the insurance company pay you less than you’re owed for your injuries. Contact The Kindley Firm, APC, for help dealing with the insurance provider and figuring out what to do after a slip-and-fall.

Call 619-550-1313 or fill out our contact form to learn more.