Hiking Injuries

Heading out for a day spent surrounded by nature can seem like a very appealing prospect to many individuals. There’s nothing quite like spending a day alone, hiking in the woods. However, there are many injuries that one can sustain when moving through a natural environment, completely exposed. Hiking injuries can be particularly dangerous in the backcountry, where there is no help readily at hand for a crippled hiker.

Common Injuries

Most hiking injuries are relatively minor. People commonly suffer from blisters due to improperly-sized boots or shoes. Scratches, bites, and cuts are also typically sustained when one is exposed to plants, insects, and other elements of nature. Often, hiking requires ascents and descents up and down large hills. These climbs can be very hard on joints, particularly the knees and hips. A hiker may experience soreness in these areas after a long or demanding time on the trail.

More severe injuries are less common, but all hikers are still at risk. Falls are common causes of these more extreme injuries. For example, sprains or bone fractures may result from a trip. These incidents have the potential to be quite problematic, particularly if the individual is in a remote area or already suffers from a previous condition, such as diabetes. In extreme cases, one might fall and injure his or her head, putting the individual at risk for extreme injury or even death.

Contact Us

If you or someone you know has suffered from a hiking injury, please do not hesitate to contact the Madison personal injury attorneys of Habush, Habush, & Rottier, S.C. at 1-800-242-2874 today to schedule an appointment.