Slip and fall accidents are the most common cause of emergency room visits in the United States. Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that nearly eight million Americans yearly seek medical care for slip and fall injuries.

In 2020, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reported more than 9,000 slip and fall injuries. Out of that number, almost 3,000 led to hospitalization, and 50 resulted in death.

Anyone is at risk of slip and fall accidents. However, certain people may be more at risk than others, such as older people, those with physical disabilities, and those working in certain occupations like construction workers.

If you are seriously injured in a slip and fall accident caused by someone else's negligence, you shouldn't bear the cost of your injuries. You might be able to sue the property owner or other at-fault parties under the South Carolina slip and fall law. A slip and fall lawyer can help you file a personal injury claim to seek financial help.

Common Injuries Sustained Due to Slip and Fall Accidents

Slip and fall accidents often result in many serious, life-changing injuries. The most common ones include the following:

• Head Injuries: Slip and fall accidents are common causes of head injuries. These injuries can range from mild to severe, based on the extent of the fall. Falls can also cause traumatic brain injury (TBI), a concussion that heals with time, or a serious injury that causes seizures, cognitive impairment, and other symptoms.
• Back and spinal cord injuries: Slip and fall accidents might cause back injuries, including strains and sprains, fractures, and more serious back and spinal cord problems.
• Shoulder injuries: Depending on how a person falls and how they land, fall victims can suffer from various shoulder injuries, such as fractures, dislocation, or shoulder separations.
• Internal organs: Serious slip and fall accidents may harm internal organs, such as the liver, spleen, and kidneys.

What Compensation Can You Recover from Your Slip and Fall Accident?

The compensation you can recover from a slip and fall accident depends on the extent of your injuries, the facts of the accident, and the amount of economic and non-economic losses you suffered. A slip and fall accident attorney can investigate your case to determine the amount of compensation you are entitled to. This can include compensation for:

• Medical expenses
• Lost wages
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• Alteration of lifestyle
• Future medical expenses
• Rehabilitation costs
• Punitive damages

Get in Touch With an Experienced Spartanburg Slip and Fall Lawyer

If you fell in South Carolina and need help pursuing compensation for your slip and fall injury, the Law Office of Tyler Rody can help. Get in touch with Spartanburg attorney Tyler Rody through the website or call (864) 381-7969 to schedule a consultation.