12/22/2019
Christmas is here! The hustle and bustle of people coming in and out of your home creates opportunities for
Christmas accidents. According to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission in 2018 there were 166,200 toy-related accidents treated in emergency rooms across the country.
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Avoid a Christmas accident by following some basic Christmas safety tips.
1. Buy age appropriate toys from reputable
manufacturers.
2. Pick up and vacuum regularly, watch out for
small items which could pose a choking hazard to young children. For example, Christmas tree ornament hooks or small parts that have
fallen off toys.
3. Be aware of Potential fire hazards; keep Christmas decorations and cards away from heat sources.
4. Extinguish burning candles and never put real candles on your Christmas tree.
5. Replace old lights with LED lights as they meet
much higher safety standards. Disconnect the lights when leaving the house and
while sleeping. Do not let children play with light bulbs as it is a swallow
hazard.
6. Keep Christmas decorations with small, removable parts out of reach of small children and pets.
7. Set aside plenty of time to prepare and cook
your Christmas dinner. Rushing in the kitchen can lead to accidents with knives,
pots boiling over, and hot fat.
8. Have scissors on hand to open packaging as they
are much safer than using a knife. Have screwdrivers available to assemble toys.
Using scissors instead of a screwdriver is a common cause of stabbing and
cutting oneself.
9. While installing and plugging in new
electronics, gadgets and appliances watch out for trailing cables and wires and
always read instructions.
10. With extra people and clutter in the house, a
trip and fall accident is more likely. Try to at least clear clutter as it
accumulates and wipe spills right after they occur. Stairs and walkways should
be kept well-lit.
11. Do not drink and drive. Plan for a designated
driver or to spend the night. If you are taking a road trip to see family for
Christmas, plan to drive while you are wide awake.
12. Keep your tree well-watered so that it is not a
dried-out fire hazard by Christmas day.
If you or a loved one were injured in an accident, you have enough to deal with. Let an experienced accident lawyer fight for the full compensation that you deserve. It is not uncommon to obtain a settlement from the insurance company that is ten
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And have a safe and merry Christmas!
Rex Anderson Trial lawyer
Home Safe Home for the Holidays: CPSC and Interior Designer Sabrina Soto Share Holiday Safety Tips this Season
