Slip and fall injuries account for 30,000 deaths in older adults every year. It’s not only the senior population that is prone to these injuries, though. Workplace slip and fall incidents account for almost 50,000 injuries every year. 

To add insult to injury, these accidents are preventable. With a proper safety plan in place, a slip and fall accident will not occur.

What happens if you’ve already injured yourself though? How can you best recover from slip and fall accidents? Keep reading to find out the steps you need to take towards recovery. 

Seek Medical Advice

Even if you don’t feel as if your slip and fall accident requires medical attention, get it anyway. It’s essential to see a doctor, not only to know if you’re hurt but to start the documentation process. If your injuries are severe enough for a lawsuit, having medical records will prove invaluable.

Follow Your Doctor’s Orders

If your doctor suggests you take time off of work post-fall, listen to them. Not only will this help your recovery, but it’ll provide proof of time off if you decide to take legal action.

Live a Healthier Lifestyle

If you’re not already eating a healthy diet, it’s time to start. What you’re ingesting impacts your bodies ability to heal. 

We recommend eating a diet rich in vitamins and protein to aid in the healing process as well. Beans, nuts, eggs, chicken, and protein supplements will help boost your protein intake.

Rest

If you need another reason to take naps and sleep more at night, science has your back. Getting seven to nine hours of shut-eye per night will help your injuries heal faster. 

Consider Physiotherapy

It’s important to take the rest you need post-accident to allow your body time to heal. You should also consider consulting a physiotherapist once you’re feeling a bit better. It’s important to take time rebuilding your injured muscles, so it’s best to consult a professional.

A physiotherapist’s goal is to help people recover from their injuries. They will assess you and see where your imbalances lie post-injury. 

Manage Symptoms

There are a lot of different injuries that can occur as a result of a slip and fall accident. Broken bones, torn ligaments, dislocations, sprains, and even head injuries can occur. Chances are you’ll be in a fair amount of pain, so you’ll need to find a way to manage your symptoms. 

You will need to consult a health professional to find a pain management program. You may already be taking pain medications, but there are other techniques to try, too. Hot and cold treatments, massages, and even baths may also help your pain symptoms. 

Seeking Legal Advice After Slip and Fall Accidents

If your slip and fall injury has affected your quality of life or ability to work, you need to seek legal advice. It’s overwhelming to deal with the logistics of an injury while also balancing the legal ramifications. The professionals at The Kherkher Law Firm can help you every step of the way.  

Take Care and Go Slow

You need to give yourself time to heal after slip and fall accidents. Though it can be frustrating to be limited in your abilities, it’s imperative to your recovery. Give yourself the healing time you need before resuming your regular activities.

Check out our Health & Fitness section for more tips on living a healthy life.