Blood Clots: The Silent Killer Of Slip And Fall Accidents
Michael Babboni
Personal Injury
Slip and fall accidents can be devastating. They can cause severe pain and injuries that can fundamentally change your life. The worst part about enduring a serious injury from a slip and fall, is that there are often secondary medical conditions that can develop. These conditions can be as painful as your injuries, or in some cases, like with blood clots, can even threaten your life.Why It Is So Important To Seek Medical Attention
After any slip and fall, even if the injuries do not seem severe, you need medical treatment. Many injuries like traumatic brain injuries and spinal injuries won’t show signs and symptoms for weeks, even months after the fall. The best thing you can do for your health is to see a physician right away and get a full diagnosis of the injury.
Worsening Medical Conditions
Not only is it important to seek medical attention after your fall, but to continue to follow your doctor’s orders and follow the treatment schedule. Otherwise, new and worse conditions can arise as a result of your injuries. One of the most common is the risk of blood clots. Blood clots can develop as a result of staying sedentary from an injury. For example, if you break your leg or fracture your tailbone in the fall, your mobility will be limited and you will stay mostly sedentary. Staying sedentary creates the conditions for your body to develop a blood clot.
What Are Blood Clots And Why Are They So Dangerous?
A blood clot is a mass that your body naturally forms to stop bleeding and promote healing. Sometimes when your body is in healing mode, it will form unnecessary blood clots. These “clot” the blood, reducing blood pressure in the area. Eventually your blood pressure will lodge them from where they formed and they will slowly work their way through your body and lead to serious illness like a stroke or a heart attack. Symptoms of a blood clot are subtle and include numbness, pain, swelling, and discoloration in the area of the blood clot.
Get The Medical Treatment You Need
Everyone knows how expensive medical care is in the United States. Many people will avoid going to the doctor after an accident because they simply cannot afford it. Even if they do see the doctor, they may not be able to afford follow-up treatment, especially if their injuries cost them their job. So a person may have symptoms of a blood clot, but will just deal with them and hope they go away. However, if your injury is the result of a slip and fall, you may be owed compensation for these medical costs.
Why You Need A Slip And Fall Attorney
If you were exercising reasonable care and experienced a slip and fall on someone else’s property, they may be liable for your injuries. That means they will have to pay for your medical bills. In order to pursue them for compensation, you’ll need the expert advice of a knowledgeable and experienced attorney. They’ll review the situation and help you begin to establish fault. They will also support you and make sure that you get the necessary medical treatment you need to prevent worsening and secondary conditions like blood clots from going untreated.
If you’ve been injured in a slip and fall in the St. Petersburg area, contact the St. Pete’s Lawyer Michael Babboni. Michael has been protecting slip and fall victims in the St. Petersburg area for nearly three decades. In that time he has helped hundreds of people get the medical care they need to get back on their feet, regardless of their personal financial situation. Give him a call today at (727) 381-9200 for a free case review and to learn more about how he can help prove liability and get you the settlement you deserve!