Four Safety Tips For The 4th Of July

One of the best times of the year is the 4th of July. It’s summertime, many people get the day off from work or even a few days off from work. It’s a great time to visit with friends and family and celebrate not only America, but also the summer. The only thing that could dampen a celebration is getting into an accident of some sort and then having to sort through a New Haven personal injury that was caused by a lack of attention to safety when celebrating.

Accidents are bound to happen over the holiday, but there are some steps you can take to help keep yourself and those around you safe. One of the key things you can do is to always follow posted street signs and speed limits so you don’t get yourself into an auto accident. If you do that on your way to your destination where you’ll be celebrating you will have taken the first step to keep yourself and your passengers safe from this type of accident.

However, auto accidents are not the only types of accidents that occur around the holiday week. Some accidents happen poolside, while others happen on the beach. There are situations where you are in the backyard and you may have an accident that could put you in a situation where you are injured and need to seek both medical and legal attention for your injury. Regardless of the type of injury you experience it can put a real sour taste in your mouth during what is supposed to be a celebratory time with friends and family.

There is good news. You can take steps to keep yourself safe and free from harm that sometimes occurs during common 4th of July activities. While not all accidents will result in an injury, the more you can do to keep yourself safe, the better off you’ll be to enjoy the holiday.

Fireworks Safety:

Whether you are attending a fireworks display put on by your town or city or you’re lighting some small fireworks off in your backyard, safety when using fireworks is a must. You should follow these tips to keep everyone safe:

• Keep fireworks out of the reach of children
• Follow the instructions on the package exactly
• Keep a bucket of water or water source close by in the event that a fire ignites nearby
• Only light a firework once. If it does not explode, douse it with water and move on to the next one.

Grilling Safety:

Cookouts around the 4th of July are quite common and using a grill to cook up some delicious food is of course part of that, but it can also lead to some dangerous situations. If you are grilling or around a grill with an open flame you will want to follow some of these safety precautions.

• Never leave your grill unsupervised
• Keep the grill far away from your home and anything else that could be flammable
• Use long-handed grill tools
• Keep your grill clean to limit the risks of grease fires

Sun Safety:

Here’s hoping that the sun will be out and shining brightly for your entire celebration and if it is you are going to want to take a few steps to keep yourself safe and free from risky injuries that could cause you to seek medical attention.

• Spend time in the shade when possible
• Always wear sunscreen and continue to reapply it throughout the day
• Wear protective clothing, this is especially important if you are sensitive to the sun
• Stay hydrated

Staying safe during the holiday is important for a number of reasons. You do not want to experience an injury that will require you to seek medical attention and take you away from the celebration. Also, if you are celebrating with family and friends and get injured, filing a New Haven personal injury suit against one of your family members or friends can be quite awkward, however it can also be necessary if you are experiencing long-term injuries that could result in significant changes in your life after the injury occurs.

If you need some assistance after an injury at a holiday get together you may need to speak with an attorney who has experience with these types of situations. Contact our office and one of our experienced attorneys will review your situation and work with you to protect your long-term interests.