Traumatic Head Injury Caused by a Fall on Ice or Snow Can Be Fatal
A serious concussion and closed head injury is often a major consequence of falling down very hard on ice or snow. Blunt impact and jarring of the head against a hard surface can cause a concussion and concussions can lead to serious complications at the outset, including but not limited to blurred vision and headaches. If these symptoms continue for a long time, they may be signs of hemorrhaging, clots or even stroke. Last March we learned of the tragic death of actress Natasha Richardson who while taking a ski lesson tumbled and fell striking her head. There was no external sign of injury, no cut or bleeding but she started having headaches a short time thereafter.
As an experienced Philadelphia slip and fall lawyer with a specialty in closed head trauma and brain injury, I have investigated many cases where individuals have fallen or have sustained a blunt trauma to their heads. Resulting injuries have ranged from concussions with lasting consequences as a result of post concussion syndrome all the way to skull fracture, brain hemorrhage and sometimes even tragically coma and death.
If you sustained any type of head trauma as a result of impact to the head or a slip and fall, it is extraordinarily important to receive prompt and proper medical care. It is best to err on the side of caution when it comes to head trauma. Even a minor blow can cause a slow bleed and have devastating consequences.
