I tried searching for an answer on Google, but the results were full of advertisements for injury lawyers.
I guess I don’t quite comprehend how it can be so dangerous. I know lots of people end up having to go to the hospital after slipping and falling on ice, and some even die. But like—how much force can there be if you were just walking?
I’ve fallen while riding a bike / rollerblading, going much faster than walking speed. I got some scrapes and bruises but didn’t need medical help. Why is ice so dangerous?
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When falling on pavement, the pavement’s natural traction gives you a much higher chance of correcting your fall, or at least falling in a way that you don’t crack your walnut.
Ice doesn’t have this traction, so it’s much harder to stop falling if you slip, or adjust your fall. Also, if you’re moving at speed when falling you might slide into more danger.
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