Retired surveyor dies day after falling onto concrete outside home |
David "Dave" Marshall, of Kimberley Road, North Walsham, was taken to hospital by paramedics on January 22.
The 72-year-old underwent a CT scan at the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital (N&N), where a bleed on the brain was discovered.
Despite treatment, Mr Marshall’s condition did not improve and he was referred for palliative care. He died the following day at the N&N.
Norfolk Coroner's Court heard the medical cause of death was recorded as a bilateral subdural haematoma caused by a fall.
The inquest was also told he lived with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and osteoporosis.
His son, Lee Marshall, described his father as “an independent man” but said his health had gradually declined over the previous three years.
In the weeks before his death, he had required paramedic assistance on a couple of occasions following falls, the court heard.
Assistant coroner Robin Weyell concluded Mr Marshall’s death was an accidental one.
A funeral notice described him as "much-loved" by his family.