Category : Slip and Fall

Studies on Birds Could Help Prevent Slip and Fall Accidents in Humans

Conducting research into the factors contributing to slip and fall accidents in humans, especially on slippery patches of ground, has been a challenge for obvious reasons.  However, a group of researchers has just conducted research into fall accident prevention that uses birds as subjects.  The research provides some clues into how human beings can prevent slip and fall accidents, especially on ice and other slippery surfaces.

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Use of Glasses with Multifocal Lenses Could Increase Fall Risks in Senior Citizens

Glasses with multifocal lenses have been very popular with senior citizens. These glasses allow the elderly to look at nearby objects as well as far distances, without having to change lenses, or wear different pairs of glasses. In fact, multifocal lenses are especially useful in activities like driving, in which the motorist may not only have to look further ahead into the distance, but also closer, such as the speedometer. Multifocal lenses are also very useful when a person is shopping, allowing them to identify distant aisles that they want to browse, as well as nearby cans and containers just a few inches from their faces. When you consider that more and more elderly people in California and around the country are choosing to live independent and mobile lives well into their 70s and 80s, you understand how much glasses with multifocal lenses can help these people go about their daily tasks.

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Harvard Study Shows Link between Slip and Fall Accidents in Elderly, Stiffening of Blood Vessels

There are several factors that contribute to slip and fall accidents among senior citizens. A new study conducted by Harvard University targets one of the factors. The study has concluded that a stiffening of the blood vessels in the brain could impact a senior citizen’s ability to stop themselves from falling, thereby increasing the risks of a fall accident.

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Fear of Falls May Actually Increase Risk of Slip and Fall Accidents among Elderly

Fear of falls may not increase your chances of avoiding a fall. New research has shown a correlation between the elderly and slip and fall accidents. This research reveals that the concern over suffering a fall could actually increase the risk of falls among the elderly. Researchers at the Neurological Hospital and Health Center of the Ludwig Maximilian University in Germany found that anxiety could actually lead to gait disturbances, which is one of the biggest causes of slip and fall accidents among the elderly.

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California Slip and Fall Accident Lawyers Concerned About Rise in Elevator Injuries among Elderly

A new study is shedding light on the correlation between elevator injuries and elderly people, and the results show that they have special challenges that place them at serious risk for injuries, and slip and fall accidents.

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Prevention of Slip and Fall Injuries in California’s Elderly

Slip and fall accidents continue to be a significant factor in deaths and injuries in senior citizens. Last week, actor Robert Culp died after suffering a fall accident at his Los Angeles home. Culp apparently suffered a fall while he was taking a walk outside his home. He died from complications soon after.

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CNN Anchor Being Sued in Slip and Fall Accident

CNN’s star anchor Anderson Cooper is finding out the price of negligence on his premises. He is being sued by a New York interior designer who says that she was injured when she had a fall at a fire house that the star was turning into a home.

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New Research in Fall Prevention has California Slip and Fall Accident Lawyers Intrigued

Every year, the costs from slip and fall accidents involving the elderly in the US reach almost $75 billion. This includes in-home care after a fall, assisted living care, and the extensive medical costs associated with the treatment of the fracture and other conditions that normally occur after a fall. Considering the cost of fall-related expenses California slip and fall accident lawyers find it surprising that so little research has been done into how to prevent falls, especially in persons above the age of 65.

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Week-Long Awareness Program Focuses on Preventing Fall Accidents

Last week was Falls Prevention Awareness Week around the country, and in California, several communities undertook awareness programs to educate people about the dangers and expenses of slip and fall accidents.

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Insurer Warns of Slip and Fall Injury Hazards

A new report by property insurer CNA indicates that premises injury lawsuits for slip and fall accidents are likely to increase over the next few years, and commercial real estate owners in California would do well to take note.

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