What are common injuries from slip and fall?

Slip and falls can cause both minor and major injuries. Every year over 1,000,000 accidents are the result of slip and falls. Injuries include broken or fractured bones, spinal cord injuries, head and brain injuries, paralysis, permanent disability and death. If any injuries or pain is apparent immediately after the slip and fall, you should make sure it is included in the accident report. Do not hesitate to go to the emergency room or contact your primary care physician if you feel any pain or have suffered any injury. It is important that all of your injuries resulting from the slip and fall are documented in your medical records.