Personal Injury Related to Falls In Elders Over the Age of 65 Happens All To Frequently says California Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Lawyer Steven Peck

Written by Adam Peck Category: Injury Law March 29th, 2013 2 min read

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, every 15 seconds — approximately the amount of time required to read the next two paragraphs — an older adult is treated in a hospital emergency department for injuries related to a fall. In the next 30 minutes, an older adult will die from injuries suffered in a fall. Falls are the leading cause of injury among adults age 65 and older in the United States and account for 95 percent of hip fractures.

CDC statistics show that each year, one in every three adults age 65 and older falls. Falls can cause moderate to severe injuries, including hip fractures and head injuries, and can increase the risk of early death. In 2010, 2.3 million nonfatal fall injuries among older adults were treated in emergency departments and more than 662,000 of those treated required hospitalization.

Public health statistics show that 20,400 older adults died in 2009 nationwide from fall injuries, with deaths among men 34 percent higher than deaths among women. People aged 75 and older who fall are at least four times more likely than those aged 65 to 74 to be admitted to a long-term care facility for a year or longer.

Fall injury statistics on show fall-related injuries that year in California and all over the United States were the No. 1 cause of emergency department visits and hospitalizations, and the fourth leading cause of death.

Fortunately, falls are a public health problem that is largely preventable.

The PECK LAW GROUP specializes in personal injury matters relating to Serious and Catastrophic Injury, Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect, Bed Sores, Decubitus Ulcers, and Pressure Sores, Medical Malpractice, Surgery Errors, Traumatic Brain Injury, Birth Injury and Wrongful Death that are determined to be a breach of the standard of care. Our experts and our attorneys have superior knowledge and know how in handling these type of matters from inception to Trial if need be. You will receive superior representation and of course the best possible result based upon our know how and expertise.

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Written by Adam Peck

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Adam J. Peck, ESQ is a principal with Peck Law Group, APC. In 2008, Mr. Adam Peck received his Juris Doctorate from Whittier Law School where he graduated Cum Laude. His practice is primarily dedicated to representing Elders, Dependent Adults, along with their loved ones and family members, who have suffered horrific personal injuries.