Reasons to Get Checked Out by a Doctor After a Slip and Fall
Slip and fall accidents happen all the time. It may occur because a sidewalk is in disrepair, a store employee failed to put up a wet floor sign, a rug has become worn, or any other number of reasons. If you are injured in this way, you may immediately know you need medical assistance. For example, a broken bone is usually very painful and easy to identify.
However, you should get checked out by a doctor even if you don’t see any immediate and glaring injuries. Here are a few reasons:
- Fractures – If you fracture a bone, you may just feel a dull ache. You don’t want to wait until a bone has healed wrong because then fixing it becomes very complicated.
- Concussion/whiplash – Even if you successfully stop yourself from hitting the ground, your head may have whipped around. This can even cause a concussion, regardless of whether you hit your head. Early detection of this type of injury can allow you to watch for symptoms of more serious damage.
- Linking the accident to the injury – There are injuries that may not reveal themselves with symptoms for days or even weeks. Seeing a doctor right away will help you to establish a connection between the symptoms and the accident, even if there is a delay.
San Diego’s Personal Injury Lawyers
If you have experienced a slip and fall accident in southern California, contact Petrov Law Firm. Our experienced personal injury lawyers can help you maximize your settlement. Call 619.344.0360 today to get your case started.
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