One of the leading causes of hospitalizations in Canada is slip and fall related injuries. Slip and fall accidents can occur anywhere, at any time and to anyone. The variety of injuries can range from simple cuts, bruises, sprains, perhaps a broken tooth or a fractured arm to serious, life-altering, traumatic brain injury, paralysis, severe hip or skull fractures, dental and facial damage or even death. 

According to Ontario laws, property owners have a responsibility to take reasonable care that all those who visit the premises are kept reasonably safe. This means that anyone who has responsibility for and control over the condition of the premises and the activities that go on there, or has control over the persons allowed to enter the property has a duty to ensure safety.

Accidents are caused by someone’s fault, negligence or failure to follow safety norms. Injured victims can file a personal injury suit with the help of an experienced Durham personal injury lawyer, against the at-fault owner of the property and claim compensation for the losses/damage suffered by them as a result of the accident.

It’s important to get the right medical treatment without delay. In most cases, the injuries are obvious, with acute and instant symptoms of pain and damage. However in some cases, the symptoms are delayed and the problems may make themselves felt only after a time lapse. The cost of medical treatment and rehabilitation, possible loss of income/wages and the ongoing pain and suffering have to be borne by the injured person. The compensation amount is intended to compensate them for this loss.

Types of Treatment For Slip And Fall Injuries

The age and general health of the person, the location, type of fall etc can all affect the nature and extent of slip and fall accident related injuries.

Senior citizens and pregnant women are a high-risk population as such accidents can have a long-term effect.

The treatment provided depends on the above factors and can vary from simple topical applications and over the counter pain relievers to surgery, long-term rehabilitation and physiotherapy. Many injuries heal with prolonged periods of rest.

Chiropractic Treatment

According to studies conducted by Dr Mary Lynch formerly of the Canadian Pain Society, one in five Canadians suffers from chronic pain. Much of this is caused by accident related injuries which not only damage soft tissue, bones, nerves, ligaments etc but they may also aggravate pre-existing conditions, illnesses or old injuries. Hence, it’s important to get yourself medically evaluated if you ever sustain a slip and fall accident.

Chronic pain is best managed with non-invasive, long-term treatments. Chiropractic treatments focus on the diagnosis and treatment of neuromuscular disorders, emphasizing manual treatments, manipulations and adjustments of the spine. Chirpractic practitioners help to:

• Reduce and manage pain
• Increase mobility and functionality
• Educate and inform patients on pain concepts
• Use long-term approaches like exercise, ergonomics, yoga etc to manage pain

Since the treatments are non-surgical, drug-free and adopt a co-operative effort to provide relief for patients suffering from pain.

Contact an experienced Durham personal injury lawyer without delay for assistance with seeking compensation for slip and fall accident related injuries.