Common Injuries From Slip and Fall Accidents

Slip and Fall Common Injuries

More than one million people are seriously hurt — and an estimated 17,000 are killed — in slip and fall accidents each year. Many of these accidents occur on streets, sidewalks, elevators, and stairways in New York City. They happen at stores, schools, shopping malls, playgrounds, amusement parks, hotels, theaters, and other public places throughout New York.

Some slip and falls are minor and require little if any medical treatment. Many, though, result in head injuries, broken bones, back problems, permanent disabilities, or even death.

Have you or someone you know been injured in a slip and fall on someone else’s property in New York City? If so, contact an experienced New York City slip and fall attorney for a free and confidential case evaluation. Call David Resnick & Associates, P.C., at 212-279-2000 or use this online contact form to learn about your legal rights and options.

NYC Slip and Fall Injuries

Usually it is the sudden, violent contact between a human body and a hard surface that causes harm in a slip and fall accident. Sometimes the damage occurs when a person extends an arm or twists the torso to brace themselves for the fall.

Common slip and fall injuries include:

Some slip and fall injuries are not immediately apparent. Symptoms of a closed-head injury, for example, might not show up for days or weeks after the accident occurs. It is crucial to seek medical attention after a slip and fall incident so you can start the recovery process. Our slip and fall attorneys have compiled a list of recovery tips, and are ready to seek compensation for your injuries today!

Slip and Fall Injuries and the Elderly

Each year, one in every three adults age 65 and older falls, according to the Centers for Disease Control. These falls cause severe injuries and increase the risk of early death.

Slip and Fall Injuries to Children

Children are also at an increased risk of injury from slip and fall accidents. Many of these injuries occur on playgrounds.

Contact a New York City Slip and Fall Injury Lawyer

If you have been injured in a slip and fall accident, get a free consultation with an experienced New York City slip and fall lawyer. The slip and fall litigation team at David Resnick & Associates, P.C., has a track record of getting for maximum financial compensation for injured people and their families.

We obtained a $200,000 settlement for a man who slipped on a wet bathroom floor in a movie theater and $250,000 for a man who slipped and fell on an icy street.

Call the New York personal injury lawyers at David Resnick & Associates, P.C., at 212-279-2000 or use this online contact form. We serve Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island, the Bronx and all of New York City.