The old man had to go to the toilet while going to the hospital. He accidentally broke his leg on the ground. Can he claim medical expenses from the hospital?

If it is because the hospital toilet floor is too slippery or there is no warning sign, it needs compensation.

According to Article 37 of the Tort Liability Law of People's Republic of China (PRC), managers of hotels, shopping malls, banks, stations, entertainment places and other public places or organizers of mass activities who fail to fulfill their security obligations and cause damage to others shall bear tort liability.

If the behavior of a third party causes damage to others, the third party shall bear the tort liability; If the manager or organizer fails to fulfill the obligation of safety guarantee, it shall bear corresponding supplementary responsibilities.

According to Article 6 of the Judicial Interpretation of the Supreme People's Court on the Trial of Personal Injury Compensation Cases, if a natural person, legal person or other organization engaged in business activities such as accommodation, catering, entertainment or other social activities fails to fulfill its security obligations within a reasonable range and causes personal injury to others, the people's court shall support it.

If damage is caused by infringement by a third party, the infringing third party shall be liable for compensation. If the security obligor is at fault, he shall bear the corresponding supplementary liability for compensation within the scope that he can prevent or stop the damage. After assuming the responsibility, the security obligor may claim compensation from a third party. Where the right holder of compensation brings a lawsuit against the security obligor, the third party shall be regarded as a co-defendant, except where the third party is uncertain.