Rochester, New York, Hip Injury Lawyers

Jed Dietrich, Esq., and His Team of Compassionate Hip Injury Attorneys at the Dietrich Law Firm P.C. Will Work Tirelessly to Obtain the Highest Reward Possible for Individuals Who Have Sustained Hip Injuries in Rochester, New York.

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Hip injuries are common in people of all ages. Among children and young adults, they occur most often in individuals who play sports, whereas, in older adults, they typically result from falls. According to the University of Rochester Medical Center, over 250,000 older adults sustain a hip fracture each year. The Centers for Disease Control provide a significantly higher figure, estimating that at least 300,000 individuals over the age of 65 suffer such injuries annually. Taken together with the fact that more than one in four older people falls each year, these statistics are significant. Additionally, the research provided by the University of Rochester Medical Center demonstrates that a hip injury not only compromises an individual’s quality of life but also increases their risk of death within one year.

It is true that anyone can sustain an injury after a slip or trip and fall accident. However, as our population ages, it is important that we recognize that falls and the hip injuries that result from them are not acceptable. Aside from age, many of the related risk factors can easily be eliminated. Regardless of your age, unexpectedly sustaining a hip injury can leave you feeling frustrated and vulnerable. If you have been hurt due to someone else’s negligence, our team of top-tier personal injury attorneys at the Dietrich Law Firm P.C. are here to help you navigate your case with expertise.

Jed Dietrich, Esq., has been representing individuals in personal injury cases since 1999. He has acquired $175 million in verdicts and settlements on behalf of his clients, including individuals injured in slip and fall, trip and fall, and nursing home negligence incidents throughout Western New York. If you, or a loved one, have suffered a hip injury 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 hip injury attorneys in Rochester, New York, is prepared to advocate for you. We will never charge you until we have obtained a judgment in your favor. Our office is open 24 hours per day and 7 days per week.

Hip Injury Risk Factors

While anyone can sustain a hip injury, an individual’s risk increases with age, some hip injuries, such as labral tears, are often associated with contact sports. Hip fractures, however, are often seen in older adults. Because our bone density decreases as we age, falls that would have only resulted in slight bruising in our youth tend to result in more serious consequences later in life. If you are an older adult who sustained a hip injury due to someone else’s negligence, that person is liable for your injury and any other harm you have suffered because of it. Here are some examples of hip injury risk factors that can affect individuals at any age:

1. Slippery Floors: Floors that are wet or littered with garbage, such as those in public restrooms, can present slipping hazards, while uneven flooring or floors that are decorated with rugs can act as tripping hazards. Property owners and managers have a duty to ensure their premises are safe to be used for their intended purposes—and that includes being free of dangers to the public.
2. Inadequate Lighting: Restaurants with dim lighting and movie theaters with inadequately lit staircases pose tripping hazards. Again, property owners and managers have a responsibility to ensure their premises are safe for visitors. In this case, that means ensuring their facilities are adequately lit and that burnt-out fixtures are replaced in a timely fashion.
3. Icy Sidewalks: At about 100 inches per year, Rochester sees more snowfall than most other cities in the United States. With over one in ten of Rochester’s residents being over the age of 65, there is no shortage of opportunities for snow-related slip and fall-related injuries. Luckily, the City of Rochester plows sidewalks once 4 inches of snow and ice have accumulated, also known as its “supplemental service.” Prior to that, you are on your own!
4. Car Accidents: Labral tears may result from impact, but their cause is not limited to contact sports. Another common risk factor for sustaining a labral tear is getting into a car accident. Since car collisions are overwhelmingly unintentional, they often result from negligence on at least one party’s part. Like the property owners who fail to maintain safe conditions on their premises, individuals are responsible for any injury that results from their negligent driving.

Regardless of the exact cause, being injured through no fault of your own is a disempowering feeling. If you have sustained a hip injury due to someone else’s negligence, our team of top-rated Rochester hip injury attorneys at the Dietrich Law Firm P.C. are here to assist you. Call us at 585-939-3939 or visit us online for a free consultation. We will not charge you a fee until we have won your case.

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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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