An injury to the tailbone, or coccyx as it is also known, can be painful and slow to heal. It is essential that you get proper treatment if you hurt your tailbone in a slip and fall. Tailbone injuries should be suspected and medical advice should be sought if you experience any of the following symptoms:

• Significant pain or tenderness in the area of the tailbone
• A bruise on or near the tailbone
• Pain when you sit for a significant amount of time
• Pain or difficulty with bowel movements
• For women, pain during sexual intercourse

You may be at risk for a tailbone injury if you fall on a hard surface and land in the sitting position. Thus, if you have recently been involved in a slip or trip and fall accident, it is important to consult with a physician about any of the symptoms described above that you may experience. If you slipped and fell on someone else’s property, then you should also speak with a New Jersey or New York premises liability lawyer for more information about your potential legal recovery. Call us directly at 1.800.362.9329 to schedule your free consultation.