Hip Injury Lawyers

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Approximately 95% of all hip injuries are caused by falls, particularly sideways falls. Injuries sustained from falling greatly vary in severity from relatively minor to fatal, depending on the circumstances of the accident. Unfortunately, elderly people are some of the most susceptible fall victims. The elderly are also more inclined to suffer serious resulting injuries, such as broken and fractured hips, as well as greater levels of pain and distress. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), more than 300,000 senior citizens are treated in emergency rooms each year for hip injuries. Over this year alone, one out of every three seniors will suffer from a fall. Nursing home residents suffering from dementia and other memory deficiencies are at an even greater risk of falling than other seniors. Some hip injuries are the result of unavoidable accidents, while in other instances, these injuries are caused by another’s carelessness or negligence.

Elderly hip injury victims need the greatest personal injury lawyer in Buffalo, New York fighting on their side. Since 1999, Jed Dietrich, Esq. has exclusively handled serious personal injury cases. Practicing law the Dietrich way, we are determined, disciplined and dedicated to obtaining the best possible result for your hip injury claim. At the Dietrich Law Firm P.C., our team of highly experienced and top rated hip injury accident attorneys in Buffalo, New York know how to properly and aggressively pursue fall accident injury claims. Every day the Dietrich Law Firm P.C. strives to provide the highest level of personal injury service to people who suffered injuries because of someone else’s negligence. Call the Dietrich Law Firm P.C. TODAY at 716-839-3939 for a free consultation if you suffered a serious hip injury because of an accident. We are available 24 hours per day and 7 days per week, and there is never a fee unless we WIN for you!

Why Do Hip Injuries Frequently Happen To Elderly Victims?

The dangers of falling greatly magnify with age. According to the National Floor Safety Institute, over 60 percent of residents at nursing homes will suffer falls. Moreover, for each decade a person is alive their risk of falling significantly increases. Elderly individuals have an increased risk of falling and suffering hip injuries due to:

1. Mobility impairments;
2. Loss of bone mass;
3. Declining levels of strength;
4. Poor muscle tone;
5. Reduced flexibility;
6. Vision difficulties; and
7. Health problems that affect coordination and balance.

Additionally, senior citizens are typically more reliant on walkers, canes or other assistive walking apparatuses. Falls can easily occur if their device becomes stuck or fails to provide the necessary stability and support.

The Dietrich Law Firm P.C.’s team of highly experienced and top rated Buffalo, New York fall accident hip injury attorneys are dedicated to fighting for the compensation that their clients deserve for their injuries that were caused by someone else’s negligence. We are known as the aggressive, tenacious and hardworking personal injury lawyers of Buffalo, New York. View our prior clients’ testimonials by clicking here. We are available 24 hours per day and 7 days per week to help you, so contact us today at 716-839-3939.

Common Signs And Symptoms Of Hip Injuries

After falling, victims will instantly know from the intense pain that they have suffered a hip injury. If you suspect you may have injured your hip, it is important to seek immediate medical treatment. Some common symptoms of hip injuries include:

1. Inability or lack of strength to stand up from the fall;
2. Bruising and swelling of the hip area;
3. Numbness and tenderness in the hip area;
4. Outward turning of your leg on the injured side;
5. Reduction in range of motion in the hip;
6. Intense joint pain; and
7. Terrible aching in your hip, which may extend to the groin region.

Complications Resulting From Hip Injuries

The hips play a crucial role in walking and mobility. As such, hip injuries resulting from falls and other accidents can have devastating consequences, especially on elderly victims. Severe hip injuries, such as broken hips, may require multiple major surgeries and long-term rehabilitative therapy. In addition, permanent disabilities and life-threatening complications can result. The older the victim is the more risk he or she will suffer one of the following problems:

1. Decreased future independence: Half of all elderly hip injury victims are unable to live on their own after hospitalization.
2. Diminished bone strength: Long recovery times for hip injuries lead to more feeble bones.
3. Complications from immobility: Victims who are wheelchair-bound or bedridden for extended durations may suffer decreased muscle mass, pneumonia, bedsores, urinary tract infections and blood clots in their lungs or legs.
4. Increased risk of suffering further injuries: Often fall victims are more susceptible to future falls. Within 2 years, roughly 20 percent of hip fracture victims will endure subsequent fractures.
5. Shortened life expectancy: Decreased independence and mobility commonly lead to depression and other medical conditions that can have a detrimental impact on life expectancy and quality of life.

Nursing homes and property owners have a legal obligation to protect residents, visitors and patrons from any dangers that could cause hip injuries or other bodily harm. Consequently, they can be held liable for any dangers that triggered falls because of the actions that they took or failed to take when necessary. Those that have suffered hip injuries may be eligible to pursue personal injury claims against any responsible parties for compensation relating to medical bills and other treatment expenses, disfigurement, permanent disability, pain and suffering, loss of consortium and other accident-related damages.

Insurance companies have paid Jed Dietrich, Esq. and his highly experienced, top rated and elite team of hip injury accident attorneys in Buffalo, New York over $175,000,000.00 in verdicts and settlements to compensate his clients for their serious injuries. Our team of dedicated fall accident hip injury attorneys in Buffalo, New York are ready to fight for the compensation that you deserve for all the injuries that you suffered. If you, or a loved one, suffered a hip injury in an accident, call the Dietrich Law Firm P.C. today at 716-839-3939. We are here to help you.

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Call the Dietrich Law Firm P.C. immediately at 716-839-3939 so that our aggressive, tenacious and hardworking personal injury lawyers can fight to obtain the best result for your personal injury claim in Buffalo, New York. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and there is never a fee until we WIN for you!

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