Common Slip-and-Fall Injuries and Your Recovery

Common Injuries After a Slip-and-Fall

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    Common Injuries and Recovery After a Slip-and-Fall in Denver

    Falls can cause serious injuries that aren’t always obvious right away. Proper diagnosis, consistent treatment, and clear documentation are critical for your health and your case. We help clients across Denver and Colorado get the right care and pursue full compensation.

    Medical Care and Documentation That Help Your Case

    Good medical care is also good evidence. Consistency shows the full extent of harm and future needs.

    • Tell clinicians exactly how you fell and where you hurt; be specific about surfaces, footwear, and immediate symptoms.
    • Keep every appointment, therapy session, and referral; gaps in care can be used against you.
    • Save bills, EOBs, receipts, and mileage; these establish economic losses.
    • Ask for work restrictions and limitations in writing to support wage-loss claims.

    Compensation for Slip-and-Fall Injuries

    Every case is unique, but we pursue all categories supported by the evidence.

    • Medical expenses: ER, imaging, surgery, therapy, injections, medications, and future care needs.
    • Wage loss and earning capacity: Lost hours, missed promotions, and long-term limitations.
    • Pain, suffering, and loss of enjoyment: Physical pain, sleep disruption, anxiety, loss of hobbies and family activities.
    • Permanent impairment and scarring: When injuries leave lasting limits or visible changes.
    • Out-of-pocket costs: Medical devices, home help, transportation, and home/work modifications.

    How We Support Your Recovery

    We coordinate with your providers and build a record that proves both liability and damages.

    • Early case mapping: We align the medical timeline with the hazard and incident timeline.
    • Provider coordination: We help ensure you see the right specialists and that records are complete and accurate.
    • Future needs: Life-care planning and expert opinions for surgeries, therapy, or accommodations you’ll need later.
    • Insurance handling: We manage adjusters and protect you from unfair recorded statements.

      Spine and Back Injuries

      Back injuries may develop or worsen days after a fall. Early evaluation helps prevent long-term problems.

      • Common diagnoses: Herniated or bulging discs, compression fractures, facet injuries, and lumbar or cervical sprains.
      • Symptoms to note: Radiating pain, numbness/tingling, weakness, or changes in bowel/bladder—seek urgent care for these.
      • Treatment path: Imaging as indicated, physical therapy, medications, injections, bracing, or surgery in select cases.
      • Recovery tips: Keep a pain and function journal; stick to therapy; avoid premature return to heavy activity.

      What to Do After You’re Hurt in a Fall

      A few focused steps protect your health and your claim. Do what you safely can, then call us.

      • Seek prompt medical care and follow up with specialists as needed.
      • Photograph injuries (bruising, swelling) over time.
      • Keep your footwear and clothing; don’t wash them.
      • Avoid posting about the incident or your injuries on social media.
      • Speak with a lawyer before talking to insurers.

      Shoulder Injuries

      Shoulder injuries are common when you reach out to break a fall. Early imaging and targeted therapy can shorten recovery and protect function.

      • Common diagnoses: Rotator cuff tears, labral tears, dislocations, AC joint sprains, and fractures of the clavicle or humeral head.
      • Symptoms to note: Night pain, weakness with overhead reach, catching/clicking, or loss of range of motion.
      • Treatment path: X-rays and MRI, physical therapy, injections, and, when necessary, arthroscopic or open repair.
      • Recovery tips: Follow home exercise plans, avoid heavy lifting early, and document functional limits (work, childcare, sleep).

      Hip and Pelvis Injuries

      Sideways falls often drive force into the hip. Older adults face a higher fracture risk, but serious hip injuries can affect anyone.

      • Common diagnoses: Hip fractures, labral tears, bursitis, pelvic fractures, and deep contusions.
      • Red flags: Inability to bear weight, groin pain, leg shortening, or rotation after a fall.
      • Treatment path: Imaging (X-ray/CT/MRI), surgery for many fractures, and structured rehab for strength and balance.
      • Recovery tips: Fall-prevention at home, assistive devices as prescribed, and careful documentation of mobility limits.

      Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) and Concussions

      A backward fall on a hard surface can cause head trauma, even without loss of consciousness. Early documentation matters.

      • Common diagnoses: Concussion, mild TBI, post-concussive syndrome, and intracranial hemorrhage in severe cases.
      • Symptoms to note: Headache, dizziness, memory issues, sensitivity to light/noise, mood or sleep changes—especially if they worsen.
      • Treatment path: Neuro evaluation, cognitive rest, graded return to activity, vestibular therapy when indicated.
      • Recovery tips: Avoid screens and exertion early per doctor guidance; track symptoms daily; share work/school challenges with providers.

      Wrist, Ankle, and Knee Injuries

      Trying to catch yourself can injure the wrists and ankles; twisting falls often affect knees.

      • Common diagnoses: Wrist fractures (FOOSH), scaphoid fractures, ankle sprains/fractures, meniscus tears, and ligament injuries.
      • Treatment path: Immobilization or surgery for fractures, RICE and rehab for sprains, MRI and orthopedic care for ligament/meniscus tears.
      • Recovery tips: Don’t remove splints or boots early; elevate to control swelling; follow return-to-activity guidance.

      Overlapping Injuries and Delayed Symptoms

      Many clients have multiple injuries at once—shoulder plus wrist, hip plus back, or concussion plus neck strain.

      • Why it matters: Overlap can mask symptoms and complicate diagnosis. Comprehensive exams and follow-up referrals are key.
      • Documentation: Report all symptoms at each visit; ask providers to note work and daily-life impacts.

      Why Choose Klibaner Law Firm?

      We handle serious slip-and-fall injuries across Denver, Aurora, Boulder, and throughout Colorado. You get personal attention, fast action to preserve evidence, and a team focused on maximizing your recovery.

      If you were injured in a fall, contact Klibaner Law Firm. We’ll evaluate your case for free, explain your options, and, if we take your case, you pay no fee unless we win. Call 303‑863‑1445 or reach out online.