Me and my husband were out looking at new houses and one of the house had a "model" sign and "open house" sign out so we were walking up what seemed to be a shoveled drive way and there was a sheet of ice and I fell with my 10 month old baby in my arms and my back is hurting very bad and my legs are bruised. I do not have medical insurance.....what should I do?
2007-01-25 12:24:12 · 9 answers · asked by atchisons2006 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
I am very sorry to hear about your fall and I hope your child is well too. Like one of the other people stated - did you have a witness? If so you should get the law involved. I know you prob. don't but trust me its for your benefit. I slip and fell at a supermarket - just when this kid was washing the floor and he just looked at me and walked away. So I just walked out and I regret it now because I have some pain once in a while. If by chance you do NOT have a witness still contact a lawyer - you do have your husband that saw it at least. The homes might also have a security camera that caught a video of your fall. Also contact the managers of the housing development and complain and state that you need to get medical attention because of it. Also, do go to a free clinic - it will show that you seeked help but at the same time you didnt have any $$ for an expensive doctor.
Also in the mean time take a warm bath and have some asprin.
Whatever you do.. sooner is always much better! Good luck
2007-01-26 02:42:30 · answer #1 · answered by Gemma H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
did you get a witness ?? sue the property. see a dr and etc go see a chiroprator to align your tailbone and spine.. save documents. you should have called the medics then and there.get some kind of drs statement.. you will need at least 2 months of chiro work..i fell on ice had cracked ribs dint know it until i couldnt move right anymore had to work that way nothing they can do for those.. until they heal take something for swelling like nsaids ibuprofen naproxen and get checked.. find the name of the owner and tell them right away.. take pics if ya can of the ice now..
2007-01-25 20:32:19 · answer #2 · answered by gypsygirl731 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Wow, the first person who responded seems pretty angry at you? What did you do to her?
Go to a county hospital. Their free. Yeah, you'll probably end up waiting for hours, but if your back hurts, then you really don't have too many options.
2007-01-25 20:30:55 · answer #3 · answered by allthree 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ice it quick, keep water bottles in freezer and put on back.
take motrin -Ice it 20 min or more.
If it swells, u may have broke the back.
Get some better tread shoes on in this weather.
2007-01-25 20:31:12 · answer #4 · answered by sunflare63 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the ER. You can set up a payment plan.
2007-01-25 20:30:32 · answer #5 · answered by margarita 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Soak your body in hot water with Epsom salt and have your husband rub you!!!!!! Hope you feel better!!!
2007-01-25 20:30:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a lawyer involve. you have a case there....that house has insurance on it they should pay for it. go get MRI done. take ibuprofen...an anti inflammatory .
2007-01-25 20:33:58 · answer #7 · answered by Jeanette M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it could be just a hard fall. the bruies will go away. put some heat on you back that should help.
2007-01-25 20:32:15 · answer #8 · answered by Wicked 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might want to try a free clinic. You might have to wait but its your best bet.
2007-01-25 20:32:59 · answer #9 · answered by Wondering 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋