A Major Cause Of Virginia Head Injuries: Slip And Fall Accidents

Virginia (VA) Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyers
Offices in VA Beach, Hampton & Elizabeth, NC  

The vast majority of slip and fall accidents don’t result in serious injuries – in fact, a normal person will slip and fall several times throughout the year and suffer no more than a few scrapes or bruises. However, most people are not aware of the fact that slip and fall accidents are also the number one reason for emergency room visits and a leading cause of head injuries and traumatic brain injuries.

Slip and fall accidents can occur in a number of ways and in a number of places. Many slip and fall injuries with serious consequences occur when workers are involved on accidents on the job – including road workers, construction workers, and industrial workers. Others suffer slip and fall accidents who out shopping, in public places, or at places of entertainment, such as parks or pools. Still others suffer slip and fall accidents in their rented homes, hotels, or another person’s house. If your slip and fall head injury was the result of the negligence of a property owner or property manager, they could be responsible for damages, lost wages, and future medical costs.

Head injuries can occur even when a person does not fall from a great height. In most cases, the very young and very old are especially susceptible to head injuries during falls. Traumatic brain injuries can result in a host of long-lasting and permanent problems, including memory loss, short-term memory problems, behavioral problems, personality changes, speech issues, hearing issues, paralysis, mobility issues, and sensory issues.

If you have suffered a head injury because of a slip and fall accident, call a Virginia personal injury attorney today for more information about your case.

About the Editors: Shapiro, Lewis & Appleton is a VA injury law firm whose attorneys focus on personal injury and accident law and have experience handling cases brought by victims of traumatic brain injury and closed head injuries. In fact, in 2000, our firm helped a plaintiff receive what was then the largest verdict ever in a Virginia brain injury case. We also have a blog in which we discuss only topics related to brain injuries and head wounds. 

Rick Shapiro and James Lewis have been named to the National Million Dollar Advocates Forum since 2009 and listed among the Best Lawyers in America since 2008.Shapiro and Lewis have been named Virginia Super Lawyers for Personal Injury Law since 2008. Fewer than 5 percent of lawyers receive this professional honor. In addition, our firm was the first in Virginia to join Primerus, a select group of highly ethical and respected law firms. Our VA injury law firm has the highest rating of AV from Martindale-Hubbell, a national lawyer ranking organization, which means we have a reputation for preeminent legal skill.

We have offices in Virginia Beach and Hampton, VA, but we're ready to come to you anywhere in Virginia, including Norfolk, Chesapeake, Hampton, Suffolk and Newport News if you or a family member has been seriously hurt by someone else's carelessness. While not every case meets our criteria, we offer free initial confidential consultations. Call us toll-free at (800) 752-0042. If you cannot get through due to high call volume, please leave a voicemail so we can get back to you.

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