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"History of Falls" is a Medical Diagnosis: What This Means For You or Your Loved One

If you or a loved one were diagnosed with a history of falls and you fell under the care of a medical facility, thus resulting in serious injuries, you may have a personal injury case. To determine if your case was caused by negligence of a medical facility, contact an Illinois personal injury attorney as soon as possible. When a patient or resident of a medical facility has a history of falls, the facility is required to closely monitor and take action to prevent future falls. When care plans are left blank, communication lacks and improper observation is not taken, a patient or resident with a history of falls can become seriously injured.

Medical facilities are required to consider history and present conditions to categorize a resident’s risk for falls. Common risk factors for falls include: age, medical conditions including dementia, loss of eye-sight, muscle weakness, joint conditions, hip fractures and malnutrition. This is just a short list that puts a patient or resident at risk for falls.

Falls are the second highest accident in the nation to cause injury and fatality next to vehicle accidents. When medical facilities fail to take critical preventative measures, serious injuries often include traumatic brain injuries (TBI), brain bleeds, spinal cord injuries, fractured or broken hips, bruising and even death.

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If you or your loved one are now facing additional medical conditions because of your fall, contact a personal injury attorney to learn more about what your options are. You and your loved ones are entitled to the right to be protected from falls, and this right should not be taken lightly. Malman Law’s team of attorneys have successfully settled millions of dollars in nursing home abuse cases that includes clients who had a history of falls. Our promise is to fight for the rights of the injured and take all necessary steps to submit an accurate and successful claim to compensate you for costly medical bills, time off work, and pain and suffering. Malman Law is available 24/7 for a free consultation and legal advice.

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