Slip and Fall Injury Doctors in New York
Hurt in a slip, trip, or fall? Our board-certified pain management and orthopedic team treats fall injuries across New York — and documents your care clearly for your health plan or injury claim.
Fall Injuries Deserve a Real Evaluation
A fall can do more damage than it first seems. People often brush off a hard landing, then feel neck, back, wrist, or hip pain days later. Getting checked early gives you an accurate diagnosis and a clear record — which matters if your fall happened on someone else’s property and becomes an injury claim.
We evaluate your injury, treat it, and document everything so your care and any claim move together.
Slip and Fall Injuries We Treat
- Wrist and hand injuries from breaking a fall
- Hip injuries and fractures
- Back injuries, including herniated discs
- Neck pain and pinched nerves
- Knee and shoulder injuries
- Sprains, strains, and soft-tissue injuries
Feeling sore but “fine”? Back, neck, and joint injuries from a fall often surface a day or two later. An early check protects your recovery and your record.
Our Minimally Invasive Approach
We use a step-and-ladder approach — the least invasive care that relieves your pain first, escalating only if needed. Options range from physical therapy coordination and joint injections to facet joint injections and, when appropriate, minimally invasive procedures — rarely open surgery.
Insurance and Claims We Accept in New York
- Most major insurance plans, including Medicare
- Lien cases (for personal-injury claims)
- Workers’ compensation — if your fall happened on the job
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Injured in a Fall? Get Checked.
An early evaluation protects your recovery and your claim. Our New York team is ready.
Why New York Patients Choose Empire
Board-certified pain management and orthopedic specialists, a minimally invasive philosophy that avoids unnecessary surgery, and thorough documentation for your claim — at our Plainview, New Hyde Park, and Ronkonkoma offices. Explore other accident and injury care.
New York Slip and Fall FAQ
Should I see a doctor if I feel okay after a fall?
Yes. Neck, back, and joint injuries from a fall often show up a day or two later. An early evaluation catches problems sooner and creates a clear record if you have a claim.
Who pays for my treatment?
It depends on your situation. Care may be billed to your health plan (we accept most major plans, including Medicare), handled through a personal-injury claim — including on a lien — or, if your fall happened at work, covered by workers’ compensation.
Do I need a lawyer?
Not always. But if your fall happened because of someone else’s negligence, many people consult a personal-injury attorney. We’re a medical practice, so we focus on your care and documentation and can coordinate with your attorney.
What if I fell at work?
A fall on the job is a workers’ compensation matter — and we treat New York workers’ comp injuries. See our New York workers’ compensation page.
Which insurance do you accept in New York?
Most major plans including Medicare, lien cases, and workers’ compensation for on-the-job falls.
Last reviewed: July 2026. This is general information, not legal advice.
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Accepted at our New York Locations
Workers' Compensation
No-Fault (NY & NJ)
Lien Cases
Medicare
Empire BCBS
BCBS / Anthem
Cigna
Aetna
Empire NYSHIP
Oxford (PPO)
United Health Care
GHI / Emblem Health
Humana (PPO)
Magnacare (PPO)
Northwell Direct
1199 SEIU
Self Pay
Accepted at our New Jersey Locations
No-Fault (NJ)
Lien Cases
Horizon BCBS
Empire NYSHIP
BCBS / Anthem (PPO)
Cigna
Aetna (PPO)
GHI / Emblem (PPO)
Port Authority UHC
Verizon Plan
Carpenter & Trade Unions
Self Pay
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Improve your quality of life with our comprehensive approach to pain management
We are dedicated to finding individualized treatment options tailored to fit your needs. Our team is dedicated to helping you lead a productive and active life, free from pain and disruption.
We use an integrative approach to conduct a comprehensive evaluation and assess your condition.
Physical examination and review of your medical history. We assess the cause of your pain, determine its severity and duration, and help you develop an individualized treatment plan.
We provide a range of treatments and procedures to address your chronic pain. These include nerve blocks, injections, physical therapy, implantable therapies and more. We also offer health education to help you better manage your condition.