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San Antonio Slip and Fall Lawyers
A Slip and Fall can result in many serious injuries. The type of injuries can vary based on the severity of the accident, the age of the victim, and the health of the victim. But while many of us can imagine some typical injuries that can result from a Slip and Fall, such as bruises, sprains, broken bones, or traumatic brain injuries (TBI), not many anticipate the development of blood clots from a Slip and Fall. This article will discuss the seriousness of blood clots occurring after a Slip and Fall and the importance of identifying your injuries.
What is a Blood Clot?
According to the Mayo Clinic, blood clots are gel-like clumps of blood. They form when certain parts of your blood thicken, forming a semisolid mass. Blood clots can be beneficial when they form to prevent excess bleeding because of an injury. However, blood clots can also be deadly if not identified and properly treated. Blood clots become deadly when the blood clots form inside your veins and do not dissolve naturally. These blood clots can break loose and travel to your lungs, heart, or brain and cause severe injury or death.
How Can a Slip and Fall cause a Blood Clot?
With regards to a Slip and Fall, a blood clot can occur from:
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- An injury;
- A surgery; or
- When you are immobile for a long time.Â
A serious Slip and Fall can cause severe trauma within your body and even to your veins. A blood clot can form and if it does not naturally dissolve or is not treated it may dislodge and result in further injury or death.Â
Additionally, serious Slip and Fall injuries may require surgery. WebMD reports that tissue, debris, fat, or collagen could get released into your blood system during an operation, making blood thicker around those particles. Blood clots can also form if your veins are damaged during an operation. If you required surgery as a result of your injuries, and a blood clot forms as a result of your surgery, causing damage, you may be able to hold the property owner whose property you Slipped and Fell on responsible.
Lastly, after suffering injuries, you may be required to reduce your activity level in order to rest an heal. Resting can help mitigate your damages, which means you must take any reasonable measures to reduce your damages. If you fail to mitigate your damages you may not be able to recover any damages related to the non-mitigation. However, rest can also contribute to the formation of a blood clot. If you suffered a blood clot from being immobile for a long time as a result of your injuries, you may be able to hold the property owner whose property you Slipped and Fell on responsible.
Contact Stolmeier Law, San Antonio Slip and Fall Lawyers
We are San Antonio Slip and Fall lawyers. It is not only important to find the right doctor to treat your injuries, but it is also important to find the right lawyer to represent you. Stolmeier Law has over 35 years of experience representing Slip and Fall victims in San Antonio and South Texas. So if you or a loved one has suffered serious injuries from a Slip and Fall, contact Stolmeier Law, San Antonio Slip and Fall lawyers Slip and Fall, Call Stolmeier Law.