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Every year more than 8 million people visit emergency rooms across the nation due to falls, and they represent more than 20% of all hospital visits. Additionally, adults over 55 are shown to be more prone to falling, and are likely to have more severe injuries. In order to minimize these injuries The Szantho Law Firm advocates that all New Mexico residents familiarize themselves with the dangers of slips and falls, and do what they can to make homes and workspaces as safe as possible.“It’s estimated that more than half of all falls occur in the home, and on level surfaces,” says Andras Szantho, founder of The Szantho Law Firm. “However simple steps can be taken that will protect you and your family.”
Some of the most obvious precautions are among the best to prevent falls in the home. Cleaning up spills and keeping walkways clear are high on the list, but other simple measures include making sure that you have secure handrails on staircases and adequate lighting in all areas.
For those over 65 additional steps to help prevent injury include regular exercise to maintain strength and balance and regular eye examinations to ensure that they can clearly see obstacles. They are also encouraged to discuss medications, side effects and interactions regularly with their doctor to ensure that they will not have dizziness or other impairments that could lead to a fall.
“By doing what you can to prevent the possibility of a slip or fall within the home you are reducing your risk of injury,” concludes Szantho. “By maintaining high standards when it comes to fall safety you will also help to ensure that your risk will remain lower over time.”
The Szantho Law Firm has offices in both Albuquerque and Santa Fe, New Mexico. They handle a variety of personal injury cases, including: bicycle accidents, automobile accidents, slip-and-fall, traumatic brain injury, medical malpractice and more. They can be reached for a free consultation at http://www.szantholaw.com or at (505)-820-3366.
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Name: Andras Szantho
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Organization: The Szantho Law Firm
Address: 210 Montezuma Ave. Ste. 200, Santa Fe, NM 87501
Phone: 505-820-3366
Website: http://www.szantholaw.com
Release ID: 67946
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