Take The Proper Precautions While Hosting Guests This Turkey Day To Prevent Personal Injuries From Occurring On Your Property
Michael Babboni
Personal Injury
Spending time with the family and friends, watching countless hours of football on television, and filling your belly till you can't possibly eat anymore are some of the best things to look forward to during this time of year. People are finally able to get time away from work to have everyone over for the big occasion, and if all goes according to plan, it turns into a cherished memory that will be remembered for years to come. However, having the additional traffic at your home puts you at a higher risk of someone sustaining a personal injury on your property than usual. Not all accidents are avoidable, and some things just have to be chalked up to fate, but inspecting and making repairs can be beneficial to the cause.If another party becomes injured on your property, they may seek legal action against you to compensate them for such damages. Compensation is calculated through various factors like medical expenses, loss of wages, mental anguish, and even punitive damages. It may also include future lost work and recovery costs too. These actions can cause a homeowner's insurance premiums to rise, or if you do not have insurance, you may have to pay compensation to the party, straight from your pocket. Lengthy and complicated legal proceedings, various court costs, and even strained friendships are possibilities, so be safe this holiday season and avoid personal injuries altogether.
Things To Not Do Or Be On The Lookout For On The Big Day
It is becoming more and more common for people to attempt deep frying their turkey. The peanut oil gives the bird a smoky, rich taste, and the burner assembly is a relatively cheap accessory, so why not? Home chefs must be safe about their endeavors though because severe burns and even death can occur. First, choose a location that is not too close to a structure because the burner assembly is often an open flame that if left unattended, just for a brief moment, can turn into a roaring house fire. If the cooking takes place with others around, create a perimeter to ensure that playing children, or people not paying attention, do not get too close. Personal injuries can happen at any time, but being vigilant in your quest to keep everyone safe, can hopefully, at least prevent them on the special occasion.
Is there still a pile of debris on the front or back lawn from your hurricane cleanup effort? Pick up a cheap roll of caution tape from almost any hardware or retail store, drive some stakes in the ground around the pile, and quarantine the area off with the wrap. A guest not paying enough attention can easily step on a rusty nail, that is sticking out of a board, or become injured from other items. Not everyone that receives an injury is going to attempt to sue you, but if an inexpensive project that takes a minimal effort can save a guest from pain and suffering, it is well worth the energy.
Homeowners often lock their canines away in bedrooms or other rooms when people come to visit. Dogs like to scratch and paw at the door, and an insecure handle can lead to them getting out. If they bite someone at the function, the pet's owner is held liable for their actions. Install an inexpensive hook latch, high enough that little hands can not reach, if nothing else, only as peace-of-mind safety insurance. It will not only help prevent an injury from occurring, but the act will keep you, guests, and your best friend from having to experience the ordeal in the first place.
Don't hesitate to contact our office if you believe legal action is in your best interests for injuries sustained on another party’s property. For years, we have represented members of St. Petersburg in personal injury cases. Our firm has recovered millions in compensation for our clients, and we will be more than happy to represent you too. Let us deal with the Florida legal system while you concentrate on recovering fully from your injuries.