It’s often said that it is a blessing that’s not afforded to everyone to grow old. Thanks to the expensive yet efficient and dependable healthcare in our country, many of us will get to grow old to see our grandchildren, and perhaps our great grandchildren, provided we take the necessary precautions, adopt a healthy lifestyle with regard to diet and movement, and maintain close social bonds.

However, what happens when one does all of this, but they end up getting injured while out on a regular errand at the local retail store? Slips and falls may lead to concussions, and violent patrons may attack us out of the blue, leading to severe injuries that may require specialized care and an extended period of convalescence. The property owner will most likely rush over after your injury and offer a weak apology, promising to take care of it, while your head spins, wondering how you’ll manage the expensive care particularly due to the fact that you’re retired, and if you’ll ever be able to go out on your own again.

This is where McCready Law comes in, righting the wrongs and protecting the most vulnerable individuals in our society – our beloved senior citizens. Read on to find out just exactly how we do this. 

Are you looking for the best personal injury attorney? Please call us NOW at (314) 481-63338 to learn more about your legal options for justice and compensation. The experienced injury lawyers at McCready Law bring to the table over 90 YEARS of combined legal experience where we’ve helped tens of thousands of Americans from across the country and different socioeconomic backgrounds receive compensation after getting injured due to the negligence of other individuals or corporations.

Over the decades, we’ve recovered over $260 million and counting for our clients, highlighting our excellence and commitment to getting fair compensation for anyone we opt to represent. Our success when it comes to winning claims is rooted in a number of factors such as the fact that we personally handle and process all claims from start to finish and do not shunt the job over to paralegals or legal assistants as is often seen in most law firms, we have innumerable years of experience handling insurance company requests and denials and know all the tricks they may employ to deny a claim. 

In addition, we are also not afraid to litigate claims in a court of law should it come to that, as more often than not, taking a well-prepared case to court so a judge and jury can rule on the same can end in a judgment of maximum compensation for the client; however, most law firms simply opt to engage the insurance company in settlement negotiations which often end in a paltry payout due to the skewed balance of power.

In addition to having nationwide reach thanks to our trusted network of attorneys and law firms, we also run a bilingual firm (hablamos Español), and we take on all cases on contingency fee basis, which simply means that there are ZERO UPFRONT FEES for the duration of the processing of the claim, as we only levy our fees at the end of the suit, and only after we’ve recovered compensation on your behalf.

If you slipped and fell as a supermarket or business establishment, got injured at an apartment residence, were in an auto accident that wasn’t your fault, and so on, please give us a call NOW at (314) 481-63338 to learn more about your legal options for justice and compensation – our intake team is standing by. 

Senior Citizens are Owed a Heightened Duty of Reasonable Care 

Whether it’s a commercial, public or residential property such as an apartment complex, shopping center, municipal park or even a senior-center care facility, the owners and operators owe you, a senior citizen, a particularly heightened duty of reasonable care due to a number of pertinent reasons. For starters, you most likely are contending with reduced balance, diminished vision, have a hearing impairment and react much slower than someone younger, making you more vulnerable to injuries than the rest of the general population. 

This elevated duty of care may include the following things:

1. Install sturdy handrails that are appropriately spaced as well as at heights the average person can reach 
2. Ensure that their property features clear and legible warning signs that are easy to read even for older eyes. 
3. Maintain slip-resistant flooring 
4. Ensure that they carry out regular inspections as well as fix any defects in a reasonable timeframe 

Should you get injured at a property as a senior citizen, there are a number of individuals or entities that may be held liable or responsible for your injuries:

1. The property manager or owner who is responsible for daily maintenance as well as inspections and repair 
2. A third-party maintenance contractor who is responsible for landscaping, cleaning and repair but fails to perform their duties in a timely and reasonable manner 
3. Equipment manufacturer if your injuries were the proximate result of a defective handrail, malfunctioning lighting fixtures 
4. An event organizer or facility operator who puts up temporary installations such as pop-up markets, senior center activities booths and so on in a haphazard manner without taking into account the unique needs of this ageing population 
5. The municipal authority if you got injured at a public park and even around a government building if said authority failed to maintain safe conditions or neglected their amenities leading to disrepair, causing preventable hazards to the general public. 

Here are some of the most common injuries you may suffer as a senior citizen:

1. Hip fractures due to advanced age and the fragility of one’s bones due to aging 
2. Spinal cord injuries should one fall on their back or down a considerable height 
3. Traumatic brain injuries due to a concussion after a fall, and even something as serious as a subdural hematoma due to many seniors taking anticoagulants 
4. Upper-extremity fractures such as wrist, humerus and clavicle fractures when you try to reach out instinctively to break your fall
5. Soft tissue injuries such as sprains, strains and bruising which may worsen conditions such as arthritis and any chronic pain conditions you may be experiencing. 

Best Countrywide Injury Attorneys — Call Us Today!

If you were injured while navigating a property that failed to accommodate your age-related needs, McCready Law has your back — simply give us a call NOW at (314) 481-63338 so we can speak with one of our experienced and attentive injury attorneys regardless of where you are in the country. Remember, the call is 100 % FREE, and there is no legal obligation or paperwork to sign. Thank you for considering McCready Law; we look forward to helping you obtain the justice and compensation you deserve.