According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in three adults over the age of 65 fall each year, many of whom suffer serious, painful, and debilitating injuries.  Furthermore, every year more than 13,500 people over the age of 65 are killed as the result of a slip and fall accident as well.

Fortunately, a new flooring product has been developed aiming to prevent the amount of injuries suffered in a fall.  SorbaSHOCK(TM), which is laid over existing flooring, is designed to cushion the body at acute points and potentially reduce injury during a fall.

The technology behind the product is still patent-pending, but the 24 X 24 inch tile works by reducing the impact force generated during a fall, thereby potentially reducing the risk of broken bones or other serious injuries.

"The benefit of SorbaSHOCK Dual-Stiffness(TM) technology is that it retains its solid feel and remains stable during normal activities. However, when a fall occurs, the floor is designed to cushion the body at acute points and can absorb a significant amount of the impact," said Sam Simonson, Parter, President and CEO of SorbaShock, LLC.

Contact a Los Angeles Premises Liability Attorney

If you or a loved one has suffered an injury during a slip and fall accident on a property in Los Angeles that didn’t have SorbaShock installed, you may be eligible to recover damages in a premises liability lawsuit.  Property owners are legally responsible for maintaining a safe premises at all times and keeping the property free of potentially dangerous conditions.  If you were injured in a fall on another person's property, and you can establish that the property owner not only knew about the dangerous condition, but also failed to correct it, you may be able to obtain damages for your injuries, pain and suffering, medical expenses, loss of wages, and emotional distress.

The Los Angeles personal injury lawyers at the Law Office of Lee Arter have a great deal of experience handling premises liability cases, and can help you file a slip and fall lawsuit against the appropriate party.  To learn more about your rights under California personal injury law, please contact the office today by calling (800) 715-4489 or by filling out this free case evaluation.