This Halloween, make sure to practice vigilance and safety.
If you plan on having trick-or-treaters come to the house, make sure there is a well lit path for them. And while it's fun to have a good scare on Halloween, be mindful how easily frightened a child can become. You never know how someone will react when they are frightened. If they hurt themselves or someone else, you could be held liable.
If you are taking the kids trick=or-treating, stay close to home. We all hear about those wealthy neighborhoods that give out king sized everything. That's kind of stereotyping when you think about it. Stay in your own neighborhood where you know who's giving your kids candy. Also, make sure you have a flashlight for you and the kids. Reflective tape is also a good measure to keep the kids visible.
Have a fun and safe Halloween!
Showing posts with label Halloween Safety Tips. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Halloween Safety Tips. Show all posts
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
Don't Ride Out The Pain
Jeffrey B. Sexton's Law Firm is a Personal Injury Law Firm serving all of Central Florida for over 15 years. We will work tirelessly to ensure that you are rewarded for the damages you've incurred at the hands of negligence. Be it a dog bite, a slip and fall, a car accident, or something else, if your'e not at fault, then we will work to expose that.
Many people think they have no recourse in certain cases. For example, someone may slip and fall in a grocery store, and then bolt out of there out of embarrassment, leaving groceries behind. Only to get home and realize they had a broken pelvis. Embarrassment can be painful, but that'll go away. A broken pelvis requires much more. Which is why if you do happen to fall, take inventory of why you fell. Sure, humans trip. But sometime we are tripped up... By something or someone that shouldn't be there.
If you or someone you now has sustained an injury due to negligence or even suspected negligence, give us a call today!
Many people think they have no recourse in certain cases. For example, someone may slip and fall in a grocery store, and then bolt out of there out of embarrassment, leaving groceries behind. Only to get home and realize they had a broken pelvis. Embarrassment can be painful, but that'll go away. A broken pelvis requires much more. Which is why if you do happen to fall, take inventory of why you fell. Sure, humans trip. But sometime we are tripped up... By something or someone that shouldn't be there.
If you or someone you now has sustained an injury due to negligence or even suspected negligence, give us a call today!
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Halloween Safety Tips
Halloween is fast approaching. Kids and adults are picking out their costumes. But as exciting as this holiday can be for all, it is important to practice safety to avoid hazards.
If you live in a residential area and are expecting trick-or-treaters this year, practicing these preventative measures will ensure a happy and safe Halloween for visitors to your home.
It is important that pedestrians have a clear and visible path from the sidewalk to your doorstep. Most will be wearing costumes and have compromised vision already, so make it as easy and safe as possible for them. Be sure to have ample lighting and avoid having any flames near the walking path.
Like the Fourth of July, Halloween is a dog's least favorite holiday. Instead of fireworks, it's an endless barrage of doorbell ringing... which is pure torture for any dog. Find a safe place for your pooch to hang out and get the ol' pup a rawhide to pass the time. Safety is also an issue. Many dogs don't reciprocate well to costumes, so keep that in mind as well. While you may know it's Darth Vader wanting a snickers bar, man's best friend may think the tike is a home intruder.
If you're handing out candy, before you do -- check it. You remember being taught about stranger-danger, and Halloween candy scares as a kid? It still rings true today and perhaps more than ever. Buying candy that is individually wrapped is the best way to go. Before you hand it out, peruse it and discard any candy that is open, melted, or any that has a compromised wrapper. Avoid handing out baked goods, confections, etc. Should a child become sick or worse, you could be held liable. Parents are advised not to accept any home made goods and they should be thrown away.
In addition to these few safety tips, attaching reflective tape to costumes makes you more visible to vehicles if you plan on trick-or-treating at night. Also, stay in groups for added safety and carry a flashlight. Never walk through parks and never take unknown and unilluminated routes home.
We hope you have a safe and Happy Halloween from The Law Office of Florida Personal Injury Attorney Jeffrey Sexton!
If you live in a residential area and are expecting trick-or-treaters this year, practicing these preventative measures will ensure a happy and safe Halloween for visitors to your home.
- Make sure your property is well lit.
It is important that pedestrians have a clear and visible path from the sidewalk to your doorstep. Most will be wearing costumes and have compromised vision already, so make it as easy and safe as possible for them. Be sure to have ample lighting and avoid having any flames near the walking path.
- Put pets away.
Like the Fourth of July, Halloween is a dog's least favorite holiday. Instead of fireworks, it's an endless barrage of doorbell ringing... which is pure torture for any dog. Find a safe place for your pooch to hang out and get the ol' pup a rawhide to pass the time. Safety is also an issue. Many dogs don't reciprocate well to costumes, so keep that in mind as well. While you may know it's Darth Vader wanting a snickers bar, man's best friend may think the tike is a home intruder.
- Know what you're handing out.
If you're handing out candy, before you do -- check it. You remember being taught about stranger-danger, and Halloween candy scares as a kid? It still rings true today and perhaps more than ever. Buying candy that is individually wrapped is the best way to go. Before you hand it out, peruse it and discard any candy that is open, melted, or any that has a compromised wrapper. Avoid handing out baked goods, confections, etc. Should a child become sick or worse, you could be held liable. Parents are advised not to accept any home made goods and they should be thrown away.
In addition to these few safety tips, attaching reflective tape to costumes makes you more visible to vehicles if you plan on trick-or-treating at night. Also, stay in groups for added safety and carry a flashlight. Never walk through parks and never take unknown and unilluminated routes home.
We hope you have a safe and Happy Halloween from The Law Office of Florida Personal Injury Attorney Jeffrey Sexton!
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