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How to Recover After a Slip and Fall Injury: 4 Dos and Don’ts

Diana Hope
Last updated: April 18, 2022 9:55 pm
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Slip and fall accidents are the second leading cause of accidental deaths in the United States. Over 800 people died of slips and falls at work in 2020 and even more died from them outside of work.

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Consider Seeking Legal Advice from an Experienced Personal Injury Lawyer1.          DO Discuss Recovery Strategies with Your Doctor2.          DON’T Cut Down on Sleep3.          DO Take it Easy4.          DON’T Forget to Eat Correctly

You could injure yourself from a slip and fall anywhere: at home, at work, in stores, or in parking lots, to name just a few. A slip and fall could be caused by things like being distracted, bad weather conditions, or negligence.

If you sustain an injury from a slip and fall, you need to ensure you do and do not do certain things in order to recover and get your life back on track. You have to know what warning signs to look out for and take proper precautions.

Consider Seeking Legal Advice from an Experienced Personal Injury Lawyer

First off, a word about legal matters. If your slip and fall injury was caused by the negligence of an individual or organization, you could file a lawsuit to gain financial compensation.

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You could obtain compensation to cover your medical bills, any loss of earnings, and the pain and suffering that your injury has caused you. This can help you recover from your injury.

Therefore, after your injury has been treated, you should consider consulting an experienced personal-injury-lawyer. When you rely on certified injury lawyers, they will have the skill and expertise needed to prove the negligence of the responsible party and help you reach a successful outcome.

By gaining compensation, you can help recover the financial costs of your injury. Of course, you will also want to recover from your injuries as soon as you can. So, take note of the following four dos and don’ts.

1.          DO Discuss Recovery Strategies with Your Doctor

Once your injury has been diagnosed, you need to discuss your recovery strategies with your doctor.

The precise recovery strategy will depend on the seriousness of your injuries. If you have surgery for your injuries, the recovery process will be different than for having a sprained ankle.

To help you recover, your doctor may prescribe you medicine or recommend a specific regime.

Make sure you listen to your doctor and ask any questions if you are unsure about any course of action.

2.          DON’T Cut Down on Sleep

In order to heal, you need to ensure you do not cut down on the number of hours you sleep each night. The amount of sleep you get directly affects your body’s ability to heal.

Not getting enough shut-eye is a stressor to your body. On the other hand, when you do get enough sleep, which should be between seven and nine hours each night, your injuries can heal quicker. That is because tissue growth and rebuilding, as well as the synthesis of protein and cell division, are aided by sleep.

3.          DO Take it Easy

In addition to getting enough sleep, you should generally take it easy after a slip and fall accident. Your doctor will be able to give you advice about how much activity to do.

You need to take things at a leisurely pace for a while because your body expends a lot of energy when it is trying to repair itself after an injury.

Spend a lot of time on your couch for the first few days or weeks and gradually increase your mobility.

4.          DON’T Forget to Eat Correctly

What you eat has a direct effect on the healing powers of your body, so do not overlook how important eating the right food is after an injury.

For example, if you do not eat healthily or you do not eat enough calories, your body could have to fight off inflammation in a part of your body. In turn, your body would not be focusing as much on sending specific white blood cells to the injury area in order to protect it and combat infection.

Your body will need both collagen and protein to heal, so make sure they are in your diet.

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