What Are the Signs of Internal Injuries After a Slip and Fall Accident?

December 13, 2025 | Slip & Fall

What Are the Signs of Internal Injuries After a Slip and Fall Accident?

Most people assume that slip and fall accidents cause mainly minor injuries, but sometimes serious harm can occur without you even realizing it. Internal injuries are common in these types of accidents, and they can be severe. But what are the signs that you have an internal injury, and can you file a personal injury claim to recover your losses?

Internal injuries are wounds that affect organs, blood vessels, and tissues inside the body. They are typically not immediately apparent and could take days to make themselves known because your organs are good at compensating for any damage they sustain, at least for a while. 

These catastrophic injuries could put you at risk of severe blood loss and organ failure. Numerous signs could warn that you’ve suffered an internal injury. Keep reading to learn about some of the most common symptoms and what your legal options could be after an internal injury.

Bruising and Swelling

One of the more common signs of an internal injury is bruising that doesn’t seem to go away, or that worsens as the days pass. This suggests that blood is pooling in the area, possibly due to damage to the blood vessels. At the same time, you could experience swelling and a feeling of tightness in the affected area. 

Persistent Pain

Another prevalent symptom of internal injuries is deep and persistent pain or tenderness. You may experience mild discomfort that persists or sharp pain. That could indicate damage to organs such as the liver or spleen. 

Nausea and Vomiting

Nausea and vomiting can also occur if you sustain injuries to organs or if you have internal bleeding. Watch for blood in the vomit, since that could be a clear indication that you need immediate medical attention. 

Dizziness and Fainting

If you experience dizziness or faintness, it may indicate internal bleeding. Unaddressed blood loss, even internally, can also result in shock. 

Changes in Bodily Functions

Additionally, you may experience changes to other critical bodily functions. You could start struggling to breathe if you damage your lungs or if blood is pooling in your chest cavity, or you could have blood in your urine if you hurt your kidneys. It’s also possible to experience confusion and an altered mental state. 

If you sustained an internal injury because of another party’s negligence, you may be able to file a personal injury claim. With slip and fall accidents, you typically must demonstrate that the owner of the property knew or should have known a hazard existed and did nothing to resolve the problem, which led to your accident. 

By filing a personal injury claim, or a wrongful death claim if a loved one died as a result of their injuries, you can generally recover your financial losses. For example, you could receive compensation to address medical expenses, which could be significant if you sustained internal injuries, and you could also be compensated for any loss of income as you recover. 

Additionally, you can receive damages for more personal losses stemming from the accident. One common example is pain and suffering damages, which address the physical and emotional distress you experienced. 

Contact Our York Slip and Fall Accident Lawyers at Marzzacco Niven & Associates for a Free Consultation

Filing a claim after a slip and fall accident is not simple, especially if you’re dealing with severe injuries. You will need to hire attorneys with experience to give yourself the best chance to obtain fair compensation. With a team of York personal injury attorneys by your side, you have the best opportunity to recover the losses you sustained. 

If you’ve been injured or need a lawyer to help you with your case, please contact Marzzacco Niven & Associates at the nearest location to schedule a free consultation today:

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