Slip and fall accidents happen on a daily basis around Connecticut. These accidents can happen anywhere, including the grocery store, the gym, on the sidewalk, at the office, or even in your own home. Thankfully, the overwhelming majority of slip and fall accidents result in little more than a bump or a bruise—and perhaps a bruised ego, if you fell in public.
Importantly, however, slip, trips, and falls can also result in extremely serious injuries, including those that can leave victims with long-term medical issues and even disabilities. Some of the surprisingly serious injuries that people can sustain in a fall include:
- Traumatic brain injuries: Traumatic brain injuries, or TBIs, can occur in a fall when a person hits his or her head on the ground or another object with sufficient force. Notably, concussions are the most common form of mild TBI. Mild TBIs can cause a host of serious issues that can last for weeks or even months, including headaches, sensitivity to light and sound, dizziness, difficulty concentrating, and memory problems. More severe brain injuries can lead to long-term physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Spinal cord injuries: The spinal cord is responsible for allowing the brain to communicate with the rest of the body. When a fall damages it, it can interfere with this communication, affecting movement and feeling below the site of the injury. In cases where the spinal cord is completely severed, victims can suffer paralysis below the site of the injury.
- Broken bones: Slipping and falling can result in broken bones, which often take months to heal. In some cases, broken bones may actually require surgery and may keep victims off their feet for weeks or even months.
Can You Recover Compensation for Your Slip and Fall Accident?
If you suffered injuries in a slip and fall accident recently, you may be wondering whether you will be able to recover compensation. Under Connecticut law, if you are injured by a property owner or manager’s negligence, you can usually recover compensation for your accident-related losses. Some examples of slip and fall hazards that are usually attributable to negligence include the following:
- Exposed electrical wiring
- Inadequate lighting
- Stairwells without handrails
- Wet floors
- Unmarked construction
- Cracked pavement
- Torn carpet
- Uneven flooring
- Debris in walkways
Whether a particular hazard was the result of negligence is a complicated question, so if you’ve suffered injuries in a slip and fall accident, you should unquestionably discuss your case with an attorney. Failing to do so could mean missing out on significant compensation.
Leighton, Katz & Drapeau: Experienced Personal Injury Attorneys Serving Connecticut
If you have slipped and fallen on someone else’s property, there’s a good chance that you are entitled to compensation under Connecticut law. The attorneys of Leighton, Katz & Drapeau are dedicated to helping injured victims get the compensation they deserve and will never collect legal fees unless we collect compensation on your behalf. To schedule your free case evaluation with a lawyer, call our office today at (860) 875-7000 or contact us online.
