The New York personal injury and wrongful death lawyers at Queller, Fisher, Washor, Fuchs & Kool represent people who are seriously injured or killed in falls.

New York slip and fall injuries often involve complex medical and legal issues requiring a skilled law firm with knowledge of back and neck injuries, hip and joint injuries and traumatic brain injuries.

From a legal standpoint, New York slip and fall cases can involve municipal liability (in cases where the injury occurs on public property), premise liability (involving injuries in restaurants, movie theaters, concert venues, malls and parking lots), work-related injuries and even nursing home neglect cases where an elderly unsupervised resident suffers serious injury as a result of a fall.

In fact, falls commonly inflict older adults with serious or even fatal injuries.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates than one-third of seniors over age 65 will suffer injuries in a fall each year. And falls are reported as the leading cause of death for older Americans and the most frequent cause of non-fatal hospital admissions.

Each year, more than 15,000 seniors are killed in falls and 2 million are treated in emergency rooms.

Falls are the most common cause of traumatic brain injuries and the most common cause of serious fractures in older adults, including spine, hip, forearm, leg, ankle, pelvis, upper arm and hand.

Additionally, the psychological fallout from falls can include panic attacks, a fear of public spaces, fear or ridicule and can lead fall victims to isolate and suffer other health complications.

Some injuries – including fractures and traumatic brain injury – can be difficult to diagnose and symptoms might not be readily apparent.

If you or someone you love has been seriously injured in a fall, the New York personal injury attorneys at Queller, Fisher, Washor, Fuchs & Kool can help you determine your rights.

A significant number of fall injuries in older Americans go unreported, often because the injured person is embarrassed or afraid of losing their independence.

This is unfortunate because undiagnosed fall injuries can actually increase the chances someone will need to enter a residential living environment, such as a nursing home.

At Queller, Fisher, Washor, Fuchs & Kool our New York injury lawyers are familiar with the medical and legal complications associated with fall injuries and offer free appointments to discuss your rights.

Call the New York law office of Queller, Fisher, Washor, Fuchs & Kool at 212-406-1700 to discuss your case.