How long do I have to wait to see if my slip and fall injury is serious?

In the attached video, attorney David Wolff explains why waiting to see if your slip and fall injury “gets worse” is one of the biggest mistakes you can make after an accident.

The truth is, some injuries reveal their severity right away—while others take days, even weeks, to fully present symptoms. But no matter how you’re feeling in the moment, the worst thing you can do is delay seeing a doctor. If you wait a week or more before seeking treatment, the insurance company may argue that your injury wasn’t serious at all—simply because you didn’t act like it was.

Wolff gives a powerful analogy in the video: imagine walking around with a stone in your shoe. At first, it’s manageable. But over time, it gets worse—until it becomes unbearable. That’s exactly how some injuries work. What starts as mild discomfort can evolve into chronic pain, nerve issues, or mobility limitations. And if you don’t have a medical record documenting that progression from the beginning, it becomes much harder to prove your case.

That’s where our team comes in. At Kanner, Wolff, Nicastro & Hall, we know how to build your case the right way—starting with immediate medical attention and ending with the justice and compensation you deserve. Even if it’s been a few days or weeks since your fall, it’s not too late—but don’t wait any longer.

Call us now at 716-848-8000 or visit BuffaloLaw.com. Our consultations are always free, and we don’t charge a dime unless we win your case. Whether your pain started small or hit you all at once, you deserve answers, action, and results. We win. It’s just that simple.