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Types Of Falls

October 17, 2022

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over 25% of
older persons fall every year. Falls also cause millions of injuries, and more than
800,000 fall victims require hospitalization. The CDC also reports that over 42,000
people died from falls in 2020.

Learning about different types of slip and fall accidents can help you prevent
falls. It’s also beneficial to understand your legal options if you’re injured by a
fall.

What Are The Different Types Of Falls?

All falls involve someone dropping to the ground or floor. Three types of falls
categorize the types of falls in hospitals.

Accidental Falls

Accidental falls occur when an environmental hazard causes a low-risk person to


fall. Suppose a healthy person walked into a hospital, tripped on a loose doormat,
and fell. This is an accidental fall.

Anticipated Physiological Falls

Anticipated physiological falls affect people with medical conditions that increase
their likelihood of falling. These are common types of falls in elderly patients
with mobility issues or people taking medications that cause dizziness.

Unanticipated Physiological Falls

Sometimes, unexpected medical issues cause even low-risk persons to fall. Strokes,
heart attacks, and other medical emergencies can cause falls.

Common Causes Of Different Types Of Falls

Legal experts consider the fall’s cause when classifying falls into four
categories. The cause can impact your legal options if you’re injured in a fall.

Slip And Fall

Losing traction and slipping on a floor can cause a slip and fall. This could
happen if you step on a wet surface.

Related: Miami Slip and Fall Attorney

Step And Fall

A step and fall occurs when the height of the floor or ground changes. An example
would be falling after stepping into a hole.

Stump And Fall

A stump and fall occurs when an object causes you to lose your balance and fall.
These objects are anticipated objects, such as stairs. Stairs don’t cause a step
and fall because the person should expect a change in height.

Trip And Fall


A trip and fall refers to stumbling over an obstacle. Tripping on clothes, dog chew
toys, or other items can cause you to fall.

What Injuries Can You Get From A Fall?

Some may recover quickly without medical treatment after a fall. Others may need
hospitalization and ongoing medical care for their injuries.

Broken Bones

Broken bones include wholly broken bones that puncture the skin and broken bones
that don’t break through the skin. Partial fractures refer to cracks in the bone
that don’t break the bone into two or more pieces.

Cuts And Lacerations

Objects can slice or penetrate your skin when you fall. Minor cuts may produce
light bleeding, but severe cuts and lacerations can damage your skin, muscles, and
nerves. Some people can treat their cuts themselves, while others may need
stitches.

Spinal Cord Injuries (SCIs)

SCIs impact your entire body because the nerves connected to your spinal cord
transmit messages from your brain to your nerves. SCIs can cause paralysis and are
often painful. Some people with SCIs need surgery and long-term physical therapy.
Severe SCIs may be permanent.

Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs)

TBIs vary in nature and severity but carry a high risk of permanent disability.
Consequently, TBI victims should discuss their injuries with a traumatic brain
injury lawyer. These lawyers can identify grounds to pursue a lawsuit against the
parties responsible for the TBI.

Four main classifications for TBIs:

Anoxic brain injuries. Anoxic brain injuries stem from oxygen deprivation. People
submerged under water or those who stopped breathing may have an anoxic brain
injury.
Concussions. Concussions refer to head trauma caused by hitting or shaking your
head. In some cases, people lose consciousness when they get a concussion. Other
symptoms include nausea, dizziness, and headaches.
Contusions. Contusions refer to bruised brain tissue. Minor contusions may cause
fatigue or confusion. Severe contusions can cause disabilities or death.
Penetrating injuries. This category includes injuries caused when a foreign object
penetrates the skull and cracks the skull.
Subdural hematoma. A subdural hematoma involves bleeding inside the head that
applies pressure to the brain. Minor subdural hematomas may have no symptoms, while
others with this condition may have slurred speech or headaches. Severe subdural
hematomas can cause coma or death.

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