Massachusetts Elderly Slip and Fall Lawyers
Older Adult/Elderly Slip and Fall
Although they are particularly dangerous for the elderly, slip and fall accidents can happen anytime, anywhere and to anyone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in three adults, who are 65-years-old or older, falls every year. Slip and fall accidents have the potential to cause injury with any victim, but because older adults tend to have weaker bones, muscle control and balance, a fall injury is more likely to cause serious injury or even death. In fact, 82 percent of all fall deaths in 2008 were suffered by older adults. Property owners have a responsibility to reasonably maintain and repair their premises for the safety of any and all visitors, including older adults.
Liability in Elderly Fall Accidents
If a property owner fails to reasonably warn visitors of hazardous situations, fails to resolve dangerous conditions in a timely manner, fails to repair defects, or fails to regularly maintain the property, he or she may be held liable for slip and fall accident injuries. Taking pictures after a slip/trip and fall plays an important role in building a strong case since conditions have been known to change after an accident. It is also beneficial to obtain witness names and contact information. If you are an older adult and have suffered injury as the result of a slip and fall accident on the property of a negligent owner or entity in Massachusetts, you may be entitled to financial compensation. The experienced Boston slip and fall accident attorneys with the Kiley Law Group can help you hold the at-fault party liable for your losses.
CDC Statistics
According to the CDC, falls are the leading cause of injury death for older adults, age 65 and older. Falls are also the leading cause of nonfatal injuries. In 2009, there were 2.2 million nonfatal fall injury victims treated in U.S. emergency rooms and over 581,000 were hospitalized. The year prior, more than 19,700 older adults died as the result of unintentional fall injuries. As these statistics suggest, fall accidents are very dangerous for older adults.
Elderly Slip and Fall Injuries
Older adults, 65 years and older, tend to suffer more serious injuries after a fall accident than younger adults. The CDC claims that between 20 to 30 percent of all elderly people who fall suffer moderate to severe injuries, including, hip fractures, lacerations, and traumatic brain injury (TBI). Falls are the leading cause of TBI as well as most bone fractures among older adults, including fractures of the forearm, spine, ankle, leg, pelvis, hand and upper arm.
When to Contact a Massachusetts Personal Injury Attorney
Slip and fall injuries can significantly reduce an older adult's mobility and quality of life. After surgeries and/or other treatment and extensive rehabilitation, an elderly slip and fall victim may even need at-home medical care. An older adult has just as much right to compensation for their losses as any other slip and fall accident victim. If you or a loved one has been injured in a Massachusetts slip and fall accident as the result of the property owner's negligence, contact the dedicated Boston slip and fall lawyers with the Kiley Law Group to learn more about your legal rights and options.
We are committed to helping injured victims seek justice against negligent parties and successfully handled such cases for over 30 years. To find out how you can obtain the compensation you deserve, call us today for a free case evaluation at (888) 208-1695.
