Attorney John Page Addresses Slip and Fall Accident Injuries
Slip and fall accidents are one of the most common types of accidents in the United States that lead to personal injury lawsuits. Businesses and individuals who own or occupy property have a duty to protect all persons on their property from dangerous conditions; particularly those that the owners or occupiers knew or should have known existed.
Although many people do not think that a slip and fall accident could cause major injuries, in fact, very serious injuries can result from a slip and fall accident. Elderly people are particularly at risk of suffering serious injuries in a slip and fall. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has studied slip and fall accidents in older Americans and has discovered some surprising statistics. Among Americans over age 65, falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths. About one in three adults over age 65 falls each year. In 2007 alone, over 18,000 older Americans died from fall injuries.
There are some common injuries that occur when an individual has a slip and fall accident. About 20 to 30 percent of older people who fall suffer moderate to severe injuries. Such injuries include cuts, broken hips and head injuries. Falls are the most common cause of traumatic brain injury (TBI) in all adults. In older adults, TBIs are responsible for about 46 percent of fatalities from falls. Falls are also the most common cause of bone fractures among older adults, most often fractures to the arms, legs, ankles, spine, hip, pelvis, and hands.
Sadly, many property owners do not take their responsibility to keep their premises safe for visitors seriously, which can lead to tragic results. If you have been injured in a slip and fall accident in Missouri, contact the St. Louis slip and fall accident attorneys at Page Law, LLC. Call us today at 1-314-488-2433 for a free consultation on your case.
