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Slips and falls can be dangerous for anyone, regardless of age. But the impacts of a slip and fall may be experienced far more acutely by older individuals. The same fall that may result in nothing more than a bruise on a younger adult could have severe repercussions for a senior citizen. Older individuals, including those suffering from osteoporosis, may have more fragile bones than younger individuals, and therefore be more susceptible to sustaining serious injuries after a fall.

Slips and falls can result in bone fractures, traumatic brain injuries, and even internal bleeding. For an elderly individual, what might be a commonplace accident can, in fact, be fatal. Slip and fall accidents may also result in incapacitation without the hope of a full recovery.

If an elderly loved one has sustained injuries after a slip and fall as a result of another party’s negligence, a Mississauga slip and fall injury lawyer may be able to help you seek accountability and financial restitution. Call for an initial, free case evaluation.

Common Causes of Slips and Falls for Elderly Individuals

The term ‘slip’ covers a wide range of situations that a victim may encounter. An unsafe condition underfoot that either produces a twist, a stumble, or overextension might cause an individual to lose their balance and fall to the floor.

Several unsafe conditions on another party’s property can cause an elderly individual to sustain injuries in a slip and fall accident. An elderly individual may experience a fall due to the following direct causes:

  • Spilled liquids or food on the floor
  • Objects on the stairs
  • Broken floor tiles
  • Uneven floors
  • Lack of handrails
  • Inadequate lighting
  • And more

Establishing Liability in Slip and Fall Cases

In the province of Ontario, according to the Occupier’s Liability Act (OLA), a property owner must take reasonable care to ensure that persons on the premises remain safe and protected while in the property. In addition, the Ontario Building Code also sets rules and regulations for safety.

If you or a loved one have been injured in a slip and fall on another party’s property, you must prove that the defendant failed to take reasonable care within the standards set by the principles of negligence.

A Mississauga accident lawyer may be able to help prove that any injuries sustained in these types of slip and fall accidents were directly related to the premises owner’s failure to meet reasonable standards. For example, if the accident occurred in a long-term care facility, a slip and fall lawyer may be able to help illustrate how the institution’s negligence caused injuries sustained by their client.

Hiring a Slip and Fall Lawyer

In addition to providing legal advice, a Mississauga slip and fall lawyer may be able to help you seek financial restitution for injuries suffered as a result of another party’s negligence. A personal injury lawyer can help injured elderly individuals and their families by:

  • Providing assistance and guidance in a liability dispute
  • Conducting an investigation to establish liability
  • Pursue financial restitution for injuries suffered
  • Other methods

Call an Elderly Slip and Fall in Mississauga Today

Slip and fall accidents can occur in a myriad of locations and can happen to anybody. But for an elderly person, the possibility of sustaining serious injuries after a fall is significant. Elderly individuals may never fully recover from injuries sustained in a fall. Their accident could have serious physical and financial repercussions.

If you or an elderly loved one has suffered injuries from a slip and fall accident on someone else’s property, you may be eligible to pursue damages. Contact Preszler Injury Lawyers for a free initial consultation about your case.

 

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