diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/living_mobility.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/living_mobility.dm
index 32586c01bd..654a979445 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/living_mobility.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/living_mobility.dm
@@ -96,14 +96,13 @@
 		mobility_flags &= ~MOBILITY_STAND
 		setMovetype(movement_type | CRAWLING)
 		if(!lying) //force them on the ground
-			if(src.dir == 1)
-				lying = pick(90, 270)
-			if(src.dir == 2)
-				lying = pick(90, 270)
-			if(src.dir == 4)
-				lying = 90
-			if(src.dir == 8)
-				lying = 270
+			switch(dir)
+				if(NORTH, SOUTH)
+					lying = pick(90, 270)
+				if(EAST)
+					lying = 90
+				else //West
+					lying = 270
 			if(has_gravity() && !buckled)
 				playsound(src, "bodyfall", 20, 1)
 	else