As Arizona injury lawyers, we handle many different types of slip and fall injury cases in Arizona. Most slip and falls statistically occur at work; however, there are many slip and falls that take place outside the work place as well. Many elderly adults are involved in slip and fall accidents in nursing homes and elsewhere. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), falls are the leading cause of injury deaths among older adults. In hospital admissions, The CDC also revealed that fall accidents are the most common cause of non-fatal injuries for adults as well.
Elderly Fall Accidents Statistics in Arizona
According to the Arizona Department of Health Services (AZDHS), Maricopa county has the highest inpatient discharges with fall injuries for 65 and above patients in 2009.
Preventing Elderly Fall Accidents
The Arizona Fall Prevention Coalition established a program called AZ Stop Falls, which aims to disseminate information and prevent fall accidents and injuries in Arizona. AZ Stop Falls is trying to campaign to increase awareness and lower the number of elderly falls across Arizona.
Should You Call an Experienced Slip and Fall Accident Attorney?
As Phoenix slip and fall accident attorneys, we are here to answer any questions you may have regarding your injury case. Many elderly adults have legitimate slip and fall injury cases and the establishment where they fall is fast to blame the elderly adult’s age for the fall rather than the true reasons that where the elderly person fell was a dangerous condition. When someone is elderly blaming their age is the easy way out. For a free consultation with Breyer Law Offices, P.C. call (602) 267-1280.
