Fall Injury

A Kentucky fall injury lawyer can assist a client in recovering damages for injuries related to a fall on someone's property.

Falls can be particularly dangerous for older adults, where they are the leading cause of injury-related deaths. More than one-third of adults over the age of 65 suffer a fall each year in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention .

Some common reasons people fall on business property include:

  • Inadequate lighting
  • Uneven sidewalks
  • Broken pavement or parking lots in disrepair
  • Dark stairwells or walkways
  • Missing or faulty handrails
  • Poorly maintained stairwells or walkways
  • Wet floors
  • Loose or bunched carpeting, rugs or flooring
  • Merchandise or other debris left on the floor

Elderly fall victims

Each year, more than 15,000 older adults die from fall-related injuries and another 1.8 million are treated in the nation's emergency rooms.

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Falls are a leading cause of hip fractures, serious knee injuries, head trauma, traumatic brain injuries and fractures of the spine, forearm, upper arm, leg, pelvis, ankle and hand. Serious falls can also lead to psychological problems in older adults, a continued fear of falling, limited mobility, reduced independence and a need for assisted living or long-term care. People over 75 who fall are up to 5 times more likely to be admitted to a long-term care facility.

If you or a loved one has been involved in a fall on business property, contact the Bowling Green, Kentucky injury attorneys at Crocker Law Firm for a free and confidential appointment to discuss your rights.

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