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The characteristics of a headache following an NYC trip and fall can help your physician determine the source of the pain and the best […]","datePublished":"2022-04-19","dateModified":"2025-05-28","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.injuryclaimnyclaw.com\/blog\/author\/davidresnick\/#Person","name":"David Resnick & Associates, P.C.","url":"https:\/\/www.injuryclaimnyclaw.com\/blog\/author\/davidresnick\/","identifier":12,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/9a3013950d41a44d6b0e6763649a50fe204ed95d3b6159870ec7dc3bb33ff2c6?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/9a3013950d41a44d6b0e6763649a50fe204ed95d3b6159870ec7dc3bb33ff2c6?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"David Resnick & Associates","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.injuryclaimnyclaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/david-resnick-logo.png","url":"https:\/\/www.injuryclaimnyclaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/david-resnick-logo.png","width":287,"height":87}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.injuryclaimnyclaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Headache-After-a-Slip-and-Fall-Accident-768x486-1.webp","url":"https:\/\/www.injuryclaimnyclaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Headache-After-a-Slip-and-Fall-Accident-768x486-1.webp","height":486,"width":768},"url":"https:\/\/www.injuryclaimnyclaw.com\/blog\/why-you-might-have-a-headache-after-a-slip-and-fall-accident\/","about":["Slip and Fall Accidents"],"wordCount":578,"articleBody":"Headaches are a commonly reported symptom after a slip and fall accident. Headaches occur anytime you experience pain inside your head, including sharp, localized pains as well as dull, persistent aches. The characteristics of a headache following an NYC trip and fall can help your physician determine the source of the pain and the best way to treat it.Symptoms of Head InjuriesHead injuries can present themselves in various symptoms of varying degrees. Only a doctor or other medical professional can diagnose and treat a head injury, but some typical symptoms include:HeadachesNauseaBalance problemsSwollen areas on the skullBlurred visionRinging in the earsSensitivity to noise or lightLoss of taste or smellCauses of Headaches After a Slip and Fall AccidentCommon causes of headaches due to head injuries from slip and fall accidents include:Concussions\u00a0\u2013 A concussion is a type of\u00a0traumatic brain injury\u00a0(TBI) that occurs when the soft tissue of your brain hits the inside of your skull. In some cases, this type of trauma may bruise the brain, resulting in internal swelling and discomfort that can contribute to headaches.Whiplash\u00a0\u2013 Whiplash injuries occur when the head or neck is violently jolted back and forth. Although commonly associated with car accidents, whiplash can happen due to a slip and fall, too. Whiplash often damages the vertebrae or nerves in the neck, which can cause painful tension headaches.Fractures\u00a0\u2013 When a slip and fall results in a fractured vertebra, bone fragments can place pressure on nerves in the spinal column and contribute to headaches. Similarly, even a hairline fracture of the skull can compromise the fluids and tissues protecting your brain, potentially leading to persistent headaches at the back of the head and the neck.Pinched nerves\u00a0\u2013 A pinched nerve in the neck can result in painful pressure that leads to neck pain and cervicogenic headaches. People with medical conditions like osteoarthritis are susceptible to this type of headache, but a pinched nerve headache can also occur due to a slip and fall.Muscle spasms\u00a0\u2013 Headaches caused by muscle spasms or contractions can occur when neck muscles are severely strained. Slip and fall victims who sustain soft tissue injuries in the neck can suffer muscle contraction headaches for hours or even days at a time.How a Slip and Fall Attorney Can Help YouA knowledgeable\u00a0personal injury attorney\u00a0can help you pursue the compensation you deserve after a New York slip and fall accident by:Explaining your legal rights and your options for seeking compensationConducting an independent investigation into the slip and fallCommunicating with property owners and other parties on your behalfObtaining medical records, accident reports, and other evidence to support your claimInterviewing witnesses to the fall and experts for valuable testimonyManaging important documents and deadlines on your behalfDetermining the potential value of your caseFiling insurance claims to demand the compensation you are owedTaking your case to court if the insurance company refuses to pay a fair settlementContact a New York Personal Injury Attorney TodayIf you are suffering from persistent headaches after a slip and fall on someone else\u2019s property, a dedicated\u00a0slip and fall lawyer\u00a0in NYC at\u00a0David Resnick & Associates, P.C., can help you get back on your feet. Contact us today at (212) 279-2000 for a free initial consultation to learn how you can claim money for your losses in a premises liability claim."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/www.injuryclaimnyclaw.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Why You Might Have a Headache After a Slip and Fall Accident","item":"https:\/\/www.injuryclaimnyclaw.com\/blog\/why-you-might-have-a-headache-after-a-slip-and-fall-accident\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]