Senior citizens face more mobility challenges than young or middle-aged people, and the injury consequences of a slip and fall are far greater for this vulnerable population. In fact, according to a study by the CDC, one-in-five falls by a senior citizen causes an injury.
Falls are more dangerous for senior citizens! Talk to the attorneys at Feiner & Lavy to take action today!
At the Bronx personal injury law firm of Feiner & Lavy, we are very aware of the challenges that navigating around our borough presents to senior citizens. The Bronx is filled with obstacles that can surprise someone who is just going about their daily business:
- Broken sidewalks
- Uneven stairs
- Being carelessly run into by others
- Narrow aisles and other hazards in stores
- Poor lighting
- Items carelessly left in a passageway
- Slippery bus and subway stations
People who feel they are in good heath and have always been independent can have the life they’ve known snatched away from them due to a property owner’s poor maintenance or someone recklessly running down the sidewalk. Because of hazards and carelessness, seniors experience more than 30-million falls a year, and more than 30-thousand deaths!
Among the most common injuries suffered by senior citizens who fall are hip injuries, with more than 300-thousand elderly people hospitalized each year for a hip injury. What’s more, 95-percent of hip fractures are caused by falls. These two figures show just how dangerous a fall can be for a senior, and how their lives can be forever changed if they suffer a hip injury.
There’s an assumption that needs to be straightened out, and that is that older people naturally fall frequently. To quote directly from the CDC: Falls are not a normal part of aging. But there is a weakening of muscle strength that help with balance for some older adults, while others may experience eyesight or hearing loss that can lead to a slip and fall.
At Feiner & Lavy, we do not believe that someone’s autumn years should be filled with physical hardship and struggle due to an injury that occurred through no fault of their own. Our approach begins with caring about the injured party and working carefully by explaining the steps we will take to ensure the most favorable outcome for the victim and their family. We will explain how a contingency fee works, the costs for filing and investigating a case, and we will be as transparent as possible about our process. We know how intimidating the legal process can be for people who are rarely, if ever, a participant in litigation, so we will work as hard as we can to be helpful to you and your family.
If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident in the Bronx, you need a lawyer who will fight for your injury. Don’t hesitate – contact Feiner & Lavy today! With more than 80 years of combined experience, we have a broad range of resources available to help you win the settlement you deserve. We are a local Bronx personal injury law firm that knows our courts, our borough and our clients. We pride ourselves on our level of determination and will not stop until our clients’ cases are resolved with the highest possible payout. If you believe you have been injured at the hands of another, call us today at 212-393-9130 for a free consultation.
