3 Possible Delayed Reactions Of A Slip And Fall Injury

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If you suffer a slip and fall injury while at work, you may not notice any immediate injuries. While immediate symptoms are common, you may not experience the effects of your injury for days, or even months. If you develop an injury, either immediate or delayed, after falling on a wet floor at work, seek medical attention right away.

You may also need to work with a workers compensation attorney to help you recover lost wages if you are unable to return to work. Here are three possible delayed reactions of a slip and fall injury and what you can do about them:

Visual Disturbances 

Slip and fall injuries can lead to visual disturbances, especially if you hit your head or twist your neck. Vision problems such as blurred vision, double vision, diminished peripheral vision, or seeing spots before your eyes may not be apparent in the minutes following your fall. 

In fact, you may not notice any problem with your eyes for days or longer. A head injury as a result of falling can cause inflammation of your optic nerve. Ocular problems related to your slip and fall accident may resolve once your injury has healed, however, permanent vision problems can arise. If you experience visual disturbances after falling at work, make an appointment with an eye specialist and a workers comp attorney.

Equilibrium Disorders

Another delayed reaction that you may experience after sustaining a slip and fall accident at work is equilibrium dysfunction. Equilibrium problems may manifest themselves as vertigo, loss of balance, vision problems, and nausea.

Vertigo is one of the most common symptoms of equilibrium dysfunction, and it refers to whirling sensations. Unlike dizziness, vertigo can make you feel as though the whole room is spinning or that you are in motion. You may even fall to the ground or feel sick to your stomach. Vertigo is common in those with inner ear disorders, and can sometimes occur after an infection.

If you experience equilibrium problems after falling, see your doctor. If he or she is not able to determine the source of your symptoms, you may be referred to a neurologist for further evaluation and treatment.

Slow Bleeding Into A Joint

Slow bleeding into a joint may also develop after your fall. While the bleeding may start immediately after impact, you may not notice any symptoms because bleeding can be slow. If you experience pain, bruising, discoloration, or swelling of your knee, hip, or other joint, see your health care provider right away.

You may have bleeding inside your joint which will need to be stopped as soon as possible. If your pain is severe, or if you have trouble walking, seek emergency medical care at the nearest hospital.

If you sustain a slip and fall injury at work, work with both your physician and a workers compensation attorney. When you work with both of these professional disciplines, you are more likely to receive monetary compensation for your pain and suffering after your fall, especially if your employer was at fault. 


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