Keep the Holidays Safe: Avoid Accidents This Christmas | Florida Personal Injury BCN Law Firm
It’s hard to believe, but Christmas is just right around the corner. This time of year is supposed to be for enjoying time with those you love most. It’s supposed to be the happiest time of the year – but all your plans may come crashing down if an injury devastated your family. Unfortunately, this time of year is not only filled with cheer and presents, but also with an abundance of opportunities for injury. To avoid having a catastrophic accident spoiling your holiday memories, here are some tips from top Florida personal injury lawyers BCN Law Firm.
Common Christmas Accidents
No matter how much you try, some accidents aren’t necessarily preventable. However, you can still take precautions to reduce the likelihood of getting into an accident. Understanding what causes most holiday season accidents can help you avoid making the same mistakes and have a safer holiday season. Here are some of the most common Christmas time accidents to be aware of:
- Christmas tree fires: Live Christmas trees look and smell wonderful, but they require daily watering – without which, they can dry out and become very flammable (especially if you keep a lot of candles around). Unfortunately, a significant number of people don’t water their live Christmas trees properly, so don’t join their ranks and increase your likelihood of a fire.
- Accidents involving hanging decorations: Christmas tree lights cause around 31,855 injuries every year in the U.S. Other than tree lights, decoration-related electrical injuries number around 36,054 and nonelectrical decorations around 80,208 per year. This is typically the result of improper ladder safety or faulty wiring, so be cognizant of these things when decking the halls. You don’t want to end up in the ER due to falling off a ladder or lifting heavy things.
- Accidents while cooking: Cooking fires, equipment, and candles can all result in injury, and these things are used particularly commonly around the holidays.
- Car accidents: Hundreds of people are killed every Christmas – just on Christmas alone! – due to accidents on the road. A number of factors contribute to this; drunk driving, an abundance of people on the roads, distracted driving, and holiday-related stress. The best way to avoid this is to try and drive as little as possible around this time. If you’re planning on driving, take extra caution and never drink and drive.
Common Holiday Personal Injuries
Some common Christmas injuries include:
- Back injuries
- Burn injuries
- Head injuries
- Hand and finger injuries
- Scars and lacerations
If you or somebody you love suffered an injury as the result of another party’s negligence, then you may be able to recover financial damages as compensation for your injury.
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If you get injured during Christmas, it’s important to remain calm and immediately seek medical attention. If you’re thinking about filing a personal injury claim, the best next step is to consult with an experienced personal injury attorney who will examine your case and establish whether or not you have a good chance of recovering financial compensation. Call BCN Law Firm to speak with an experienced personal injury attorney today.
