NYC Slip and Fall Wrist Fracture Injuries

A wrist fracture from a slip and fall can be a serious injury, often requiring months away from work to recover. When the break occurs in your dominant hand, even basic daily tasks like getting dressed, cooking, typing, or driving become difficult or impossible.

Slip and fall wrist fracture injuries usually happen because the victim is trying to break their fall. If a property owner’s negligence caused the fall, you may have grounds to file a premises liability lawsuit.

A NYC slip and fall wrist fracture lawyer at Friedman, Levy, Goldfarb, Green & Bagley, P.C., will negotiate with the defendant’s insurance company and fight to secure the compensation you need to recover. Our firm was founded on the principle that all people are entitled to competent, trustworthy, and aggressive legal representation. Schedule a free consultation today.

What Are the Causes of Slip and Falls in NYC?

Property owners and businesses in New York City have a legal duty to maintain their premises in a reasonably safe condition for visitors, tenants, and customers. This includes routine inspections, prompt repairs, and adequate warnings of known hazards. When an owner fails to meet this duty and an individual is injured as a result, the injured party may have grounds for a premises liability claim.

Common causes of slip and fall wrist fractures include:

• Wet or recently mopped floors without warning signs
• Icy or snow-covered walkways and entrances
• Uneven or cracked sidewalks and pavement
• Loose or torn carpeting and flooring
• Cluttered walkways or aisles
• Loose floorboards or damaged tile
• Spilled liquids or food left unattended
• Broken or missing handrails on stairs
• Damaged or slick pavement in parking lots

We build each case on the facts: documenting the hazard, establishing the property owner’s negligence, and pursuing the compensation you deserve.

Potential Compensation

Victims of slip and fall wrist fracture injuries may be entitled to two categories of compensation: economic damages and non-economic damages. Economic damages cover the quantifiable financial losses caused by the injury. In contrast, non-economic damages address the intangible, human impact of the injury that cannot be measured by a receipt or invoice.

Economic Damages

Economic damages compensate victims for actual, calculable financial losses resulting from the injury. These may include:

• Medical expenses (emergency room visits, surgery, casting or splinting, physical therapy, and follow-up care)
• Future medical costs for ongoing treatment or complications, such as additional surgery
• Lost wages for time missed from work during recovery
• Loss of future earning capacity if the injury limits your ability to work
• Rehabilitation and occupational therapy costs
• Costs of assistive devices or home modifications, if needed
• Out-of-pocket expenses, such as transportation to medical appointments

Non-Economic Damages

Non-economic damages compensate victims for the personal, non-financial toll of the injury. These may include:

• Pain and suffering endured during recovery
• Physical limitations or loss of function in the affected hand or wrist
• Emotional distress caused by the injury and its impact on daily life
• Loss of enjoyment of life, including hobbies or activities you can no longer perform

Every case is different, and the compensation available depends on the severity of the injury, the length of recovery, and how the fracture has affected your daily life.

How to Protect Your Slip and Fall Claim

Taking the right steps after a slip and fall and a wrist fracture can make a significant difference in the strength of your claim. If you’ve fractured your wrist, consider the following:

• Seek medical attention immediately. A prompt diagnosis not only protects your health but also creates a medical record linking your injury to the fall.
• Report the incident. Notify the property owner, manager, or an employee, and request a written incident report. Ask for a copy of the report number.
• Document the scene. Take photos or video of the hazard that caused your fall (wet floor, uneven pavement, poor lighting, etc.) from multiple angles before conditions change.
• Photograph your injury. Capture images of your wrist, any visible swelling or bruising, and casting or splinting throughout your recovery.
• Identify witnesses. Get the names and contact information of anyone who saw the fall or the hazardous condition.
• Preserve your clothing and footwear. Don’t wash or discard the shoes and clothing you were wearing, as they may serve as evidence.
• Avoid discussing fault. Don’t apologize, speculate about how the fall happened, or accept blame at the scene.
• Keep records of all expenses. Save medical bills, receipts, pay stubs showing missed work, and any other documentation of financial losses.
• Follow your treatment plan. Attend all follow-up appointments and physical therapy sessions; gaps in treatment can be used to dispute the severity of your injury.
• Avoid social media posts about the incident. Insurers may use posts or photos to challenge your claim.
• Do not give a recorded statement to the insurance company without legal counsel. Insurers may use your statement to minimize your claim.
• Consult a slip and fall attorney promptly. New York’s statute of limitations for premises liability claims is generally three years, though shorter deadlines apply if a municipality is involved.

We move quickly to secure surveillance video before it’s overwritten or deleted, obtain the property’s maintenance and inspection logs, and investigate whether the owner has a history of prior complaints or code violations at the same location. This kind of evidence can establish not only that a hazard existed, but that the property owner knew or should have known about it, a critical element in proving negligence.

Contact a New York Slip and Fall Attorney

If you were seriously injured due to a property owner’s negligence, consult an experienced New York slip and fall wrist fracture injuries lawyer at Friedman, Levy, Goldfarb, Green & Bagley, P.C. Schedule a free, no-obligation consultation today. You pay no fee unless you receive compensation.

Our offices are located in Midtown Manhattan, and we serve clients throughout all five boroughs, Long Island, Westchester, Rockland, and the Hudson Valley. With attorneys who have collectively served clients for over 80 years, we bring proven trial experience to every case we take on. Learn more by reviewing our personal injury case results.