Most hip fractures occur from falling. While the elderly population is most at risk for suffering hip fractures in falls, anyone—no matter the age—can suffer a hip fracture and hip injury after a slip-and-fall accident.
Some types of hip injuries that occur in slip, trip, and fall accidents in Georgia include:
- Hip dislocation
- Broken hip
- Hip joint injury (labral tear of the hip joint)
- Hip pointer injury
- Hip flexor injury
With some of these injuries, surgery or even hip replacement may be required. Sometimes, nerve damage also occurs in fall-related hip injuries. Unfortunately, the costs associated with a Georgia slip and fall can quickly add up when surgery and physical therapy is needed. Additionally, if a person cannot return to work, she may lose income and be left swimming in a pool of debt.
If torn carpeting, loose rugs, highly worn carpeting, or flooring defects contributed to a fall and, consequently, a hip fracture, a property owner or property possessor could be held liable for such injuries, medical bills, lost wages, and more.
For a free legal consultation, call (980) 246-2656
If someone else’s negligence caused your accident and injury, you need to make sure he is held accountable. To find out more about your rights to financial compensation, call a qualified Peachtree City premises liability lawyer at Shane Smith Law for a free consultation today at (980) 246-2656. An experienced attorney can help you earn the financial compensation you deserve.
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