ALLENTOWN PA SLIP AND FALLS
 Slip trips and falls are the number one cause of accidental death in the United States. Property owners have a duty to keep their lots safe for others to use. If a property is not kept in the condition a reasonable person would keep it in the owner can be responsible for any injuries occurring on the property. Slip and falls that occur indoors can be a result of an uneven floor, poorly lit stairwells, and areas of carpet that are uneven etc. Slip and falls that occur outdoors can be a result of an icy sidewalk, cracked or uneven pavement, potholes, cracked sidewalks, uneven curb, etc. If you have been injured in a slip and fall due to a property owners negligence call an Easton PA personal injury lawyer.

Here are key statistics on fall-related accidents and injuries in Allentown (Lehigh County) and broader Pennsylvania:

Fall Incidents Among Older Adults

* Almost **30%** of Pennsylvanians aged 65 and older reported experiencing a fall in the past 12 months ([allentownpa.gov]).
* Less than **50%** of falls are even reported, and about **20%** result in serious injury ([allentownpa.gov]).

Hip Fractures & Serious Injuries

* Falls are responsible for **95%** of hip fractures among older adults ([allentownpa.gov][1]).
* Many Pennsylvania fall victims will suffer long-term effects and are at higher risk for repeated falls ([aptapa.org]).

Mortality from Falls

* In 2013, Pennsylvania recorded **1,362** deaths among older adults due to fall-related injuries ([aptapa.org].

Allentown & Lehigh County

* **Falls** are one of the main causes of **hospitalizations for injuries** in Lehigh County ([lehighcounty.org]).
* The Allentown health assessment underscores that falls constitute a major public health issue, especially among seniors, with many falls unreported ([allentownpa.gov]) If you were injured as a result of a slip, trip or fall accident call an Allentown PA personal injury lawyer. If you or a loved one suffer injuries as a result for an Allentown PA slip and fall or a Lehigh County slip and fall, it is important to protect your legal rights.  Review the "10 Rules to follow if you are in an accident" instructions provided.  Then call an Allentown PA slip and fall injury lawyer and Allentown PA slip and fall accident attorney whose firm handles Lehigh County slip and fall accidents resulting in serious injuries and death.

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