Staten Island Slip & Fall Accident Lawyer for Concussion Injuries

A slip, trip, and fall can cause many different types of personal injuries.  One of the most commonly caused types of personal injuries in a fall is a concussion.  In fact, falls are the leading cause of concussions in the United States – even more common than in motor vehicle accidents.  Concussions are a type of traumatic brain injury, or TBI, which results in over 223,000 hospitalizations and over 64,000 deaths each year.  Although children and older adults are most suspectable to falling and suffering a head injury, everyone is at risk of a concussion after a slip and fall in Staten Island.  Thus, victims and their families who suffer any type of head injury in a fall on the property of another, should all our experienced personal injury lawyer in Staten Island for help.

Here at the O’Connor Law Firm, we understand that a head injury, traumatic brain injury, or a concussion after a slip and fall in Staten Island can permanently affect a victim and his or her family.  That’s why our skilled team works hard to fight back against negligent property owners and tenants, their insurance adjusters, and their defense lawyers who will not fairly compensation victims for a concussion injury.  We can help recover compensation for lost wages, medical bills, conscious pain and suffering, and other damages related to a slip, trip, and fall in Staten Island.  To learn more, call to schedule a FREE consultation to hear about your rights, ask questions, and get answers. 

What is a Concussion?

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a concussion is a type of TBI that is caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head.  The sudden and violent movement which causes the brain to bounce around, twist, or even shred or tear inside the head.  This can cause both physical changes to brain tissue or it can cause chemical changes from the trauma.

It is important to realize that a concussion can be caused even if a person’s head does not strike a wall, stair, floor, or another object.  However, the most traumatic and catastrophic concussions are often caused when a victim’s head hit a wall or floor very hard.  This is particularly true in falls down stairs

Common Causes of a Concussion After a Slip and Fall in Staten Island

There are many different ways that a person could suffer a concussion in a fall.  Unfortunately, many of the most common ways are also preventable if a defendant had properly maintained their property in a reasonable manner.  But that does not always happen.  This means that victims often suffer avoidable injuries.

Some of the most common causes of a concussion include the following:

• Broken sidewalks or uneven, lifting, or damage concrete flags
• Slippery substances on the ground
• Debris or garbage on the ground
• Broken stairs
• Uneven flooring
• Spilled products in a store
• Excessive use of wax or cleaning agents
• Tracked in water
• Melted snow
• Leaky AC units or refrigeration units
• Broken tiles
• Building code issues
• Mistakes in maintaining the property
• Holes on the ground
• Improperly fastened door thresholds
• Unclean or uneven walking surfaces, and
• Other defective or hazardous conditions that may cause a person to slip, trip, and fall resulting in a concussion or another type of head injury.

Victims Who Suffer a Concussion After a Slip and Fall in Staten Island Should Call Us

If you or a loved one suffered a concussion after a slip and fall in Staten Island, please call our experienced slip and fall lawyer here at the O’Connor Law Firm to schedule your FREE case evaluation.  We handle cases in Staten Island, Brooklyn, Manhattan, The Bronx, Queens, Long Island, and in surrounding areas. 

If you suffered any type of catastrophic, permanent, disabling, or an otherwise devastating type of concussion, brain injury, TBI, or any other personal injury, please call our bodily injury law firm today to learn more about how we can help you.  Call to schedule your FREE consultation with our compassionate and experienced team by dialing (718) 948-3500 or using our “Contact Us” box available here.