{"id":2392,"date":"2019-06-28T12:09:01","date_gmt":"2019-06-28T12:09:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/?p=2392"},"modified":"2024-10-30T21:24:53","modified_gmt":"2024-10-30T21:24:53","slug":"fractured-hip-injuries-and-elderly-slip-and-fall-accidents","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/fractured-hip-injuries-and-elderly-slip-and-fall-accidents\/","title":{"rendered":"Fractured Hip Injuries and Elderly Slip and Fall Accidents"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Slip and fall accidents can range from minor to fatal,\ndepending on the circumstances. Some of the most common slip and fall victims\nare elderly individuals, who tend to suffer higher levels of pain and suffering\nfrom the resulting injuries, including fractured hips and pelvises. Continue\nreading to learn more about fractured hip injuries in elderly victims, and what\nyou should do as a loved one who is helping a senior citizen recover from a\nrecent slip and fall accident that occurred through no fault of their own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Fractured Hip Slip and Fall Statistics<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

According to the National Safety Council (NSC), nearly\n9 million slip and fall emergency room visits take place each year in the\nUnited States. Of these, the scope of injuries range from scrapes and bruises,\nto orthopedic injuries, brain injuries, spinal injuries, and more. Because of\nthe potential severity of injuries that result from slip and fall accidents, it\nis common for victims to require extensive medical treatment and prolonged\nrecovery. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Therefore, if the accident occurred as a result of another\u2019s negligence, whether a company, manufacturer, a business or an individual person, it is vital to discuss your case with a seasoned Indianapolis personal injury attorney who concentrates on slip and fall accidents. The insurance company for the company, manufacturer, business or an individual person are immediately investigating the incident in an attempt to try to suggest the person falling was at fault and usually are not obtaining or retaining evidence which would be favorable to the person who fell. You may be entitled to certain compensation to cover hospital bills, medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Elderly Slip and Fall Accidents<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

When slip and fall accidents happen to the elderly,\none of the most common and severe injuries that result are fractured hips. In\nfact, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), an estimated 258,000\nadults over the age of 65 are admitted to the emergency room each year for such\ninjuries. The CDC goes on to report that slip and fall accidents are the number\none cause of fractured hips among individuals of this age group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For elderly persons over the age of 85, a fractured\nhip resulting from a slip and fall accident is exponentially higher, and can\nmean severe injuries and prolonged rehabilitation. Common recovery programs for\nelderly fractured hip patients include surgery, extended hospital stays,\nprolonged physical therapy, additional rehabilitation facility stays, and even\ntemporary or permanent nursing home care. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In fact, it is reported that nearly 1\/3 of all hip\nfracture victims who lived on their own before their accident are never able to\nreturn home, and instead, must live in assisted living. Sadly, because certain\nrecovery complications are more common at an older age, such as surgery\ncomplications, infection, and lowered immune systems, it is reported that\nvirtually 20% of hip fracture victims over 65 lose their life within a year of\ntheir injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to Do For Your Elderly Loved One<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

If your elderly loved one recently suffered a\nfractured hip or other serious injury as a result of a slip and fall accident,\ntalk to an Indianapolis slip and fall lawyer to learn more about your rights to\ncompensation. If the accident happened due to someone else\u2019s negligence, you\nlikely have a strong case. Schedule a consultation to discuss your case and the\nbest strategies for obtaining compensation for your damages and losses. See our\nblog, \u201cWhat to Bring to a Personal Injury Consultation\u201d to get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Indianapolis Slip and Fall Attorneys<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Call the Law Office of Craven, Hoover, and Blazek P.C. at 317-881-2700<\/strong> to schedule a free initial consultation with a licensed hip injury attorney in Indianapolis<\/a>, Indiana. We represent injured persons throughout the State of Indiana. Seasoned lawyers, Daniel Craven, Ralph Hoover, and Keith Blazek, are motivated to help you recover the full and fair compensation you deserve after experiencing a slip and fall accident in Indiana. Call 317-881-2700 to get started today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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