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Falls can cause far more than temporary pain or minor bruising, and Regan Zambri Long’s award-winning Washington, DC slip and fall lawyers regularly see how a single accident can lead to broken bones, head injuries, brain damage, and long-term mobility problems. What may seem like a simple misstep can quickly turn into months of medical treatment, missed work, and lasting physical limitations that affect nearly every part of a person’s life.
Some injuries appear immediately, while others develop over time, making proper medical care and thorough documentation essential. Our board-certified attorneys work closely with respected medical and safety experts to understand how each injury affects a client’s ability to work, move, and live independently. We front all case costs so you can focus on recovery, and our preparation has helped earn recognition as one of the Best Law Firms in America and recover more than $1 billion in outcomes for injured clients.
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Falls are more than isolated accidents. In fact, they are the most common cause of injury across the country each year. According to the National Safety Council, falls were the leading cause of preventable injury in 2023, with 8,870,302 incidents nationwide. They were also the second most common cause of preventable deaths, with 47,026 fatalities recorded. The scale of these numbers shows how just frequently falls can result in serious harm.
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Older adults are especially vulnerable. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that more than 14 million adults age 65 and older, roughly one in four, experience a fall each year in the United States. While not every fall leads to catastrophic injury, many result in fractures, head trauma, spinal injuries, and long-term complications.
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These are some of the slip and fall injuries that occur most frequently:
Broken bones are one of the most common injuries following a slip and fall accident. How you fall will ultimately determine the type of break you may sustain. Common breaks following a fall include:
Symptoms of a broken bone include swelling, discomfort, and loss of function.
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Older adults are particularly susceptible to broken bones after falls. A 2025 study on hospitalizations for fall-related injuries found that 64.7% of women over 65 and 48.5% of men over 65 suffered a fracture from a fall.
Unlike other injuries, soft tissue injuries tend to not be life threatening. However, they can result in a change in lifestyle. Common soft tissue injuries include:
According to the CDC, falls are the leading cause of traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and accounted for nearly half of TBI-related hospitalizations.
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in 2014, falls were the leading cause of traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and accounted for half of the TBI related emergency room visits.
Because of how minor some TBIs may present themselves, it is critical to seek medical attention after a fall. Common symptoms of a TBI include: loss of consciousness; feeling dazed, disoriented, dizzy, or confused; headache; nausea or vomiting; fatigue; loss of balance; difficulties speaking; sleeping too much or not enough; and sensory issues.
Long term effects of a TBI include mental health complications like difficulties concentrating, mood swings, or depression and anxiety.
Particularly common in elderly adults, hip fractures can lead to a decrease in mobility and chronic pain. The CDC reports that more than 300,000 older adults are hospitalized each year for hip fracture–related injuries.
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Common signs of a hip fracture after a fall include:
Though common, a sprain to the ankle or wrist is not always easy to be diagnosed by the naked eye. Instead, you may need medical imaging to formally diagnose a sprain.
Common symptoms to be mindful of include pain, swelling, bruising, inability to bear weight on the joints, and loss of movement.
Depending on the surface you fall on will ultimately determine the severity of the cuts or abrasions you have. While cuts are often not severe and can be treated with time and minor medical treatment, sometimes these cuts and abrasions are more severe.
When cuts are deep, they can lead to damage to the skin, muscle, nerves and other soft tissues.
When injuries occur to the shoulder or neck, many can be treated with time and over the counter pain medications. However in some cases, these injuries can be severe.
Shoulder injuries after a fall can result in chronic pain that eventually requires major surgery and lifelong therapy.
Most neck injuries only involve minor soft tissue issues. However, in severe cases, a neck injury may result in damage to the spinal cord and nearby nerves. This can result in damage to the nervous system.
Other common neck injuries include:
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One of the most common injuries sustained after a fall is damage to the knee. While these range from minor to severe complications, there are symptoms and injuries to be mindful of:
Unfortunately, these injuries may often seem minor at the onset because they only create swelling and bruising. It’s only after medical examination and further testing that these injuries can be found.
Whether the injuries you sustained are minor or severe, seeking medical attention after a fall is critical.
If you or a loved one have suffered injuries following a slip and fall accident, you need the slip and fall attorneys of Regan Zambri Long. All three founding partners are board certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and AV Preeminent rated by Martindale-Hubbell.
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Our entire leadership team is recognized as being among the finest personal injury attorneys in the nation, with Lawdragon listing all six partners among its 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers in America, a distinction earned through courtroom results, professional reputation, and peer evaluation. Senior partner Salvatore Zambri was also recently selected for Lawdragon’s 2026 500 Leading Lawyers in America list. Since 1997, we have recovered dozens of multimillion-dollar settlements and verdicts for personal injury clients by building strong cases supported by medical evidence, expert testimony, and detailed investigation.
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Our law firm will work diligently to build your case while you focus on recovery.
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