A fall can cause injury to anyone, but for senior citizens, falls are becoming increasing fatal.
The number of those over the age of 65 who died after a fall has increased sharply in recent years, reports The New York Times. And as Americans live longer, the numbers of seniors affected by serious or fatal falls is likely to continue increasing in coming years.
What should you know about seniors and potentially fatal injuries caused by falls? Here are five things to keep in mind:
To learn more about recovering for injuries caused by falls and other accidents, check out FindLaw’s Learn About the Law section on Accident & Injury Law.
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