Slip and fall accidents are unpredictable and, therefore, injuries vary. While two people can fall similarly, it does not mean they will suffer the same injuries. Your health and physical condition can also affect the severity of the injury.
Examples of injuries victims suffer include:
Head injuries: Sometimes manifesting as concussions, and traumatic brain injuries can lead to significant lifestyle changes and disabilities
Back and spinal cord trauma: Your nerves, muscles, and ligaments can suffer damage that impacts your mobility. Spinal cord damage can result in paralysis
Neck injury: Impacts can cause damage to your discs, nerves, ligaments, and muscles. These injuries are similar to back injuries and can lead to permanent ones
Abrasions: Cuts and bruises might seem minor, but chemicals or debris can infect a cut
Shoulder injuries: Trying to catch your fall, you put out your arms, which causes stress on your shoulders and can cause dislocation or tendon damage
Broken bones: Often happening on elbows, legs, wrists, and hips