Veteran artist suffers severe leg fracture after fall, files lawsuit

Veteran Taiwanese artist Ban Tie-hsiang is recovering after a serious fall on May 29 that resulted in fractures to both his tibia and fibula. The incident occurred while Ban was walking through a covered walkway in Taipei's Wanhua District, near Chengdu Road. He tripped due to a height difference in the pedestrian slope, leading to the severe injury.

Ban was hospitalized for 19 days following the accident. He underwent surgery to fix the fractures, which involved the implantation of two titanium alloy support rods and over 20 steel nails. Despite his recovery, the artist remains traumatized by the event. He expressed disbelief that the hazardous condition, which he claims has caused numerous previous falls, had not been addressed.

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The unevenness of the slope of the non-barrier ramp caused him to fall heavily.

Adding to his distress, Ban learned that local representatives had been alerted to the dangerous slope six years prior, yet no improvements were made. He has since filed criminal and civil charges for severe injury against the property owner responsible for the walkway. This legal action aims to hold the owner accountable for the persistent safety hazard.

Medical advice from the Wellness and Health Administration (衛福部樂生療養院) emphasizes the importance of post-fracture care for lower limb injuries. Patients are advised to keep wounds clean and dry, monitor for signs of infection such as redness, swelling, heat, pain, discharge, or fever, and seek immediate medical attention if these occur. Proper wound care and adherence to rehabilitation protocols are crucial for a full recovery.

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He has already gone to the Wanhua Precinct to file criminal and civil charges for severe injury against the owner.