Although most slip and falls do not result in permanent damage to the spinal cord or a severe traumatic brain injury, if a person strikes their head on a hard surface, a brain injury could occur, or if they take a very hard hit to their spine, a serious, even permanently debilitating injury could occur. Minor concussions and brain injuries are fairly common results of a slip and fall, and a back injury that can cause pain for months or years to come also occur frequently.