Millions of Senior Citizens Injured, Thousands Die Every Year in Slip and Fall Accidents
United States of America (Press Release) April 29, 2008 --
Chicago personal injury law firm Friedman & Bonebrake, P.C. would like to provide relevant and current information about personal injury risks. In addition to issuing press releases, the law firm of Friedman & Bonebrake, P.C. also maintains online resources at http://www.attorneyillinois.net
According to surveys conducted by the Center for Disease Control (CDC), falls and fall-related injuries are some of the most dangerous things for the elderly. The survey concluded that nearly 2 million people over 65 years of age had been injured in a fall in 2006. Furthermore, some 16,000 senior citizens died as a result of fall-related injuries.
Avoiding slip and fall accidents is not easy for elderly people. Proper lighting and a safe environment are essential for ensuring the safety of senior citizens.
The law holds property owners responsible for keeping their property safe for guests and visitors. Negligent property owners may be responsible for any injuries suffered by people in fall accidents on their property. More information on premises liability law can be found at http://www.attorneyillinois.net
According to surveys conducted by the Center for Disease Control (CDC), falls and fall-related injuries are some of the most dangerous things for the elderly. The survey concluded that nearly 2 million people over 65 years of age had been injured in a fall in 2006. Furthermore, some 16,000 senior citizens died as a result of fall-related injuries.
Avoiding slip and fall accidents is not easy for elderly people. Proper lighting and a safe environment are essential for ensuring the safety of senior citizens.
The law holds property owners responsible for keeping their property safe for guests and visitors. Negligent property owners may be responsible for any injuries suffered by people in fall accidents on their property. More information on premises liability law can be found at http://www.attorneyillinois.net
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