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Fall Prevention Intervention Reduces Falls in Hospitals
Posted by: Michael Neff
November 23, 2010
Topic: Trips, Slips and Falls
A recent study found that a fall prevention intervention could potentially prevent 1 fall every 4 days, 7.5 falls every month, and 90 falls every year in U.S. hospitals.
Increase in Fall Injuries Leads to More Disabilities for Older Individuals
Posted by: Michael Neff
November 18, 2010
Topic: Trips, Slips and Falls
Fall injuries and disabilities are likely to increase in coming years as baby boomers move into their senior years. Among older individuals, fall injuries often lead to broken bones, immobility and restricted activity.
Fall Injuries May Be Deadly for Elderly
Posted by: Michael Neff
November 16, 2010
Topic: Trips, Slips and Falls
Among individuals over the age of 50 who fracture a hip, approximately 25 percent die within the first year after the injury! An additional 60 percent lose their ability to perform day-to-day activities like bathing and cooking.
Slips and Falls at Car Washes
Posted by: Michael Neff
November 04, 2010
Topic: Trips, Slips and Falls
Car wash locations often have slippery surfaces, even when there's no ice, and car wash operators have a duty to protect customers from slip and fall injury hazards.
Victim?s Attorney Michael Neff Secures $1.8 Million Verdict in Medical Malpractice Case
Posted by: Michael Neff
October 22, 2010
Topic: Medical Malpractice
The victim of a botched adult circumcision received $1.8 million in damages.
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Recent Updates
November 23, 2010
Fall Prevention Intervention Reduces Falls in Hospitals
November 18, 2010
Increase in Fall Injuries Leads to More Disabilities for Older Individuals
November 16, 2010
Fall Injuries May Be Deadly for Elderly
November 04, 2010
Slips and Falls at Car Washes
October 22, 2010
Victim?s Attorney Michael Neff Secures $1.8 Million Verdict in Medical Malpractice Case
