Public Restroom Slip And Fall Accidents In Rochester, New York

Top Rated Rochester, New York, Public Restroom Slip & Fall Accident Attorneys

Jed Dietrich, Esq., and His Team of Compassionate Personal Injury Attorneys at the Dietrich Law Firm P.C. Will Fight to Win the Highest Reward Possible for Those Injured in Public Restroom Slip & Fall Accidents in Rochester, New York.

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Rochester has long served as one of the nation’s cultural hubs. Locals and tourists alike can get a taste of Rochester’s unique flavor through events such as First Friday Rochester, which gives guests the opportunity to experience Rochester’s galleries and studios, or venues like the George Eastman Museum, which is the world’s oldest museum dedicated to film and photography. While you are enjoying Rochester’s cultural and tourist attractions, it is important to understand that the owner of a premise is responsible for ensuring it is safe for guests.

Over eight million Americans visit the emergency room for fall-related injuries each year. Falls are the number one cause of death for individuals over the age of 45 in New York State. Injuries sustained during falls are the leading reason for hospitalizations among children under 14 and adults over 25 in New York. Public bathroom slip and falls are common for a host of reasons. Restrooms that are not adequately inspected and maintained accrue excess garbage and water on the floor. Other factors, such as sloped floors that lack slip-resistant proofing, might contribute to the risk of a restroom slip and fall accident. Some individuals, such as restaurant workers and older adults, are more vulnerable to slip and falls than the average person.

Owners of public property have a duty to maintain their premises—including their restrooms—so that they are free of any known dangers or hazards. The high rates of slip and fall accidents in the United States let us know that there is a lot of work to be done in this regard. Just because slip and fall accidents are commonplace does not mean they are not preventable. If you were injured in a public restroom slip and fall accident due to someone else’s negligence, you have the right to compensation. Led by Jed Dietrich, Esq., our team of top-tier injury attorneys at the Dietrich Law Firm P.C. are here to assist you with compassion.

With over two decades of experience representing individuals in personal injury cases, Jed Dietrich, Esq., has acquired $175 million in verdicts and settlements on behalf of his clients. If you, or a loved one, have been injured in a public bathroom slip and fall accident in Rochester, New York, contact the Dietrich Law Firm P.C. today by calling (585) 939-3939 or visiting us online for a free consultation. Our team of public restroom slip and fall accident attorneys in Rochester, New York, is ready to advocate for you. Our office is open 24 hours per day and 7 days per week.

Slip & Falls Among the Elderly

According to the Center for an Urban Future, Rochester’s older adult population has seen a higher growth rate than that of any other major city in New York over the last decade. The city’s 65 and over population stands at just under 11%. Sadly, individuals in this age group are frequent sufferers of slip and fall accidents. Slip and fall accidents account for nine out of ten fracture injuries in older people, and in some cases, the effects are grave. In fact, slip and fall accidents are the second leading cause of spinal cord injuries in individuals in the same age group.

60% of slip and fall fatalities occur in individuals who are 75 or older. For adults 85 and older, injuries sustained during such accidents are the number one cause of injury-related death. Still, injury alone can pose enormous difficulty. Half of all elderly adults hospitalized with hip fractures are unable to live independently after sustaining a fracture in a slip and fall accident. Unfortunately, assisted living does not eliminate the risk of slip and fall accidents among elderly individuals: Over sixty percent of those who live in nursing homes fall every year. Assisted living or not, the bathroom is a particularly dangerous place for the elderly, and measures should be taken to prevent undue injury. Some steps that can be taken include:

1. Grab Bars: While assisted living facilities typically have grab bars that enable residents to stabilize themselves when using the toilet, many public restrooms do not. Grab bars would be helpful not only to elderly individuals but also to those with disabilities or who are pregnant.
2. Non-Skid Mats or Strips: Strategically placed non-skid mats or strips would allow individuals who are using the bathroom to avoid stepping onto slippery surfaces. Using a porous material might prevent the mats or strips from becoming slick in the event of water accumulation or flooding.

If you, or a loved one, have been injured in a public restroom slip and fall accident in Rochester, New York, please do not hesitate to contact us. Our skilled Rochester public restroom slip and fall accident lawyers at the Dietrich Law Firm P.C. are here to help. Call us at (585) 939-3939 or visit us online, and we will give you a free consultation.

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Call the Dietrich Law Firm P.C. immediately at (585) 939-3939 so that our aggressive, tenacious, and hardworking personal injury lawyers can fight to obtain the best result for your personal injury claim in Rochester, New York. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We do not charge you until we WIN for you!

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