Help Seniors Prevent Slip & Falls

Slip & Fall Accident Lawyers Serving All of Georgia & Alabama

There are over 36 million people over age 65 in America. �A lot of these �experienced� people live in the South. �The lure of year round golf, dedicated communities, and the warm weather lure retirees southward every day. �These good folks are at an increased risk for serious injury or fatal injury due to a slip and fall or�premises liability accident.

The National Floor Safety Institute reports that 1 of 3 people over the age of 65 suffer a fall each year. �Over half of those who suffer�a fall are repeat fallers. �87% of all fractures in people over the age of 65 are caused by slip, trips, and falls. �More amazing is that slip trips, and falls are the leading cause of brain and spinal cord injuries in older people.

The�Centers for Disease Control & Prevention�estimates over 2.4 million citizens age 65 and older went to the emergency room for injuries related to slip and falls. �Just over 700,000 of those ER patients required admission to the hospital. �The estimated cost of medical treatment for slip and fall victims over age 65 in 2012 was $30 billion.

Slips and Falls among people over age 65 can occur anywhere. �Falls can occur at home, in grocery stores, at parks, in hospitals and nursing homes, and other places. �According to�The Ohio State University�s Wexner Medical Center, some tips to help older people prevent falls�include:

• Remove clutter to create clear paths for walking through the home;
• Remove throw rugs or use double-sided tape to keep rugs from slipping;
• Install handrails and lights on all staircases;
• Install grab bars inside and outside the shower and next to the toilet;
• Use non-slip mats in the bathtub and on shower floors;
• Avoid using step stools or ladders to reach items on high shelves;
• Extend the chain on ceiling fans to make them easily reachable;
• Avoid walking on icy surfaces outside;
• Get up slowly and turn on a light before walking across the room;
• Wear shoes both inside and outside the house. Avoid going barefoot or wearing slippers.

Slips, trips, and falls cannot be completely eliminated. �They can be reduced by doing a little work. �A slip and fall accident can result in�serious injuries, as well as many questions and concerns. Furthermore, proving liability can be a difficult process. Please contact the�Metro Atlanta Slip & Fall Accident Attorneys�of The Parian Law Firm, LLC�by calling (770) 727-5550. �After an initial consultation, we can begin working on your case to help you get the compensation you deserve.

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