I slipped and fell on the slippery HDB corridor along the ground floor at Block 1, Pine Close, on 3 February 2023. My right knee was hurt and I was unable to stand up or sit after the fall. An ambulance was called to send me to hospital.
Hospital doctor examined and performed a surgery to repair my right knee cap, Patella, which have broken into pieces.
This was not the first time I slipped and fell along the same corridor. I had slipped and fell few months ago. Fortunately, or unfortunately, I suffered some bruises and pain during that time.
The said corridor is very slippery as it seems to be coated with epoxy paint. The floor is even more slippery during rainy days.
I have suffered great pain and likely this injury will affect me for very long time. Till date, 23 February 2023, doctor has given me almost 60 days of Hospitalization Leave till 4 April 2023, and I have incurred thousands of dollars on the surgery, reviews and physiotherapies.
I have emailed the Town Council, HDB and our MP on 4 February 2023 (the day after the accident) and 19 February 2023, asking them to check and eliminate the safety hazard at the said corridor as I believe I won’t be the last person to slip, fall and suffer injury if nothing is done to eliminate the hazards there.
Besides the 2 emails replied by our MP stating that he has informed the Town Council to follow-up, there is no response from Town Council or HDB at all.
There seems to be a lack of urgency from the Town Council or HDB to address this matter since an accident has already occurred and notified them almost 3 weeks ago.
I would like to seek this Forum’s help to raise the awareness and hope the Town Council or HDB will act promptly.
[Updates (24-Feb-2023, 4:55pm): Town Council has replied to my email. Town Council mentioned they are currently reviewing feasible options to improve the flooring, and the works are expected to be carried out within the next two months or earlier. I will share more if there are further updates.]