Surgery may be required for a slip-and-fall hip injury

Slip and fall accidents can result in severe injuries with long-term complications. Although a slip and fall can affect anyone, seniors should be especially cautious. The fall injuries sustained by an elderly individual can be much more complex and take longer to heal.

Symptoms of a Broken Hip

Those who have been involved in a slip and fall accident should look for the symptoms of a hip fracture. According to Healthline, symptoms of a broken hip may include:

  • Inability to move. Falling can be painful and create a high-impact blow to the body. The victim should be able to get up after the fall. If not, this may be a sign of a hip fracture.
     
  • Pain. A slip and fall victim will most likely experience pain from her fall. However, a hip fracture will create a much more intense pain that will be felt mainly in the hip or groin.
     
  • No tolerance for weight. A sign of a hip fracture will be an inability to put any weight on the leg on the side of the injured hip.
     
  • Short leg. The fracture may cause for the leg to be shorter on the side of the injured hip.
     
  • Other symptoms. A victim of a slip and fall who has a fractured hip may also experience stiffness, bruising, and swelling in and around the hip area.

A hip fracture should be taken seriously. It’s important to seek proper treatment as soon as possible. Unfortunately, a hip fracture often requires the victim to undergo surgery to properly repair the hip. Once the surgery is over, it may be followed by months of physical therapy. The pain and financial expenses can be significant.

Protect Your Recovery

If you fractured or broke your hip in a slip and fall accident, then you may be able to recover damages. Specifically, you can recover damages if:

  • The property owner knew or should have known about the condition that led to your fall.
  • The property owner failed to warn you of the potential danger.
  • The fall resulted in your broken hip.

Even if you have had a hip replacement in the past, you may be able to recover damages if you are break your hip in a slip and fall. But first, you will need to provide evidence about why the accident happened and about your resulting broken bone injury.

To find out more about how to get a fair recovery from the insurance company or in court, please call an experienced fall injury lawyer today at 1-800-800-5678 and request a free case evaluation.

Jason F. Abraham
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Helping car accident and personal injury victims throughout Wisconsin, Illinois and Iowa since 1993.