Most people are unprepared for how dramatically a serious fall can alter their mobility, daily living, independence, and financial stability. After a catastrophic fall, the victim may never again regain mobility. They may require assistance with the simplest tasks, such as eating, dressing, and maintaining basic hygiene, as well as the financial burden of long-term care. If that fall occurred due to a property owner’s negligence, the victim can file a premises liability lawsuit against the at-fault parties.
An NYC slip and fall attorney at Friedman, Levy, Goldfarb, Green & Bagley can assess your long-term care needs based on expert medical testimony, the severity of your injuries, prognosis for recovery, and recommendations from treating physicians and care planners. They will also fight to secure the full compensation you deserve to cover those long-term care needs. Schedule a free consultation today.
Common NYC Long-term Slip and Fall Care Needs
Some individuals who suffer severe injuries in slip and fall accidents may require long-term or permanent care in nursing facilities. Others may benefit from assisted living arrangements. For example, spinal cord injuries can result in loss of mobility, which often necessitates 24-hour caregiving and medical support.
Common long-term care needs for those severely injured in a slip and fall include:
- Assistive Devices: Wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, mobility scooters, and specialized medical equipment to support daily living.
- Home Health Aides: In-home caregivers to assist with bathing, dressing, medication management, and mobility support.
- Home and Vehicle Modifications: Installation of ramps, stair lifts, grab bars, and widened doorways for wheelchair access.
- Pain Management: Ongoing treatment plans involving medication, injections, physical interventions, or alternative therapies to manage chronic pain.
- Physical Therapy: Targeted exercises and treatments to improve strength, mobility, balance, and function over time.
- Rehabilitation Services: Comprehensive inpatient or outpatient programs focused on recovery from neurological, orthopedic, or cognitive impairments.
- Psychological Support: Counseling or psychiatric care to address trauma, depression, anxiety, or adjustment disorders related to the injury.
- Medical Monitoring and Follow-Up: Ongoing evaluations and care plans coordinated by a team of healthcare providers.
Understanding the full scope of long-term care needs after a serious slip and fall injury is essential, not just for recovery but for securing the compensation necessary to cover those ongoing costs.
How Long-Term Care Needs Affect Case Value
Compensation in a personal injury claim is closely tied to the severity of the injury. As noted above, when a plaintiff requires long-term care, the value of the case typically increases due to higher medical costs, extended recovery time, and ongoing support needs.
For individuals facing long-term care, both the value and urgency of the claim rise. These are highly vulnerable individuals who need timely financial support to access critical services.
New York City is home to some of the nation’s leading spinal cord and traumatic brain injury programs. While these services offer exceptional care, they also come with substantial costs. Our team understands how to assess the true value of your claim and will advocate for full compensation based on your needs.
New York Fall Injury Compensation
When a slip and fall results in life-changing injuries, compensation in a New York personal injury claim must reflect the full scope of long-term consequences, not just immediate treatment.
Recoverable damages may include:
- Medical and Long-Term Care Expenses: Costs associated with hospitalization, surgery, rehabilitation, nursing home care, assisted living, in-home caregivers, medical equipment, home modification, and future medical treatment over a lifetime.
- Lost Wages: Income lost during extended recovery periods or prolonged absences from work due to hospitalization, rehabilitation, or ongoing medical care.
- Loss of Future Earnings and Earning Capacity: Compensation for the permanent inability to return to work or to earn at the same level as before the injury, particularly when injuries result in disability or dependence on long-term care.
- Pain and Suffering: Consideration of the ongoing physical pain and limitations caused by the injury.
- Emotional Distress: Recognition of the psychological toll of losing independence, mobility, or quality of life following a serious fall.
Our Case Results
Friedman, Levy, Goldfarb, Green & Bagley, P.C., is one of the premier personal injury law firms in New York City. We are committed to seeking justice for our clients. The Law Firm was founded on the principle that all people are entitled to competent, trustworthy, and aggressive legal representation.
Our successful case results include:
- $5,000,000 Settlement — Piece of Building Strikes Pedestrian, Manhattan
- $3,167,000 Settlement — Bridge Painter Falls From Broken Scaffold, Queens
- $2,100,000 Jury Verdict — Trip and Fall Accident, Brooklyn
Our team keeps you fully informed about the progress of your case. Meet our attorneys to learn more about the experience and qualifications of the professionals who will be handling your case.
Contact a New York Premises Liability Lawyer
If you or a family member suffered catastrophic injuries from a slip and fall due to property owner negligence, you need the services of an experienced New York premises liability lawyer.
Schedule a free, no-obligation consultation today. Since we work on a contingency basis, there are no upfront legal fees. While many cases are settled, we will take your case to trial if the insurer refuses to agree to a reasonable settlement amount.
