Falls in the home and public places are the second leading cause of unintentional injury deaths in the United States, but are overlooked in most literature. This book is unique in that it is entirely devoted to falls. Of use to primary care physicians, nurses, insurance adjusters, architects, writers of building codes, attorneys, or anyone who cares for the elderly, this book will tell you how, why, and when people will likely fall, what most likely will be injured, and how such injuries come about.
We spend an enormous amount of money each year on injuries relating to falls, only slightly less than the cost of motor vehicle-related injuries. Accidental falls are the primary cause of hospital admissions for trauma. Not only the elderly suffer from falls, but infants, children, and people who are drunk or under the influence of other drugs commonly fall.
Use this book to answer your questions on how to determine fault and liability between the plaintiff and the defendant in a slip and fall case, applying the traditional premesis liability model. The included case studies and examples will help you understand the mechanics and causes of these accidents.
Not only does this book cover information about the whys and wherefores of the injuries suffered from falls, it includes an entire chapter on osteoporosis and other biomedical factors that cause falls. With the very useful Fall Prevention Manual that is included in Falls and Related Injuries, you will find potential trouble areas around a building before an accident occurs and discover who is responsible for ensuring pedestrian safety at a facility.
This is an incredibly important and overlooked topic. Falls and Related Injuries is peerless in its field.
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Falls and Related Injuries: Slips, Trips, Missteps, and Their Consequences
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