keep-your-loved-ones-safe-and-sound-this-seasonWe know that the Holiday Season brings with it a lot of Christmas parties and family gatherings. We want you and your loved ones to have an excellent holiday this year, so we created a list of reminders so you can avoid some common holiday disasters:

  • Drive safely: don’t text and don’t drink if you’re going to be behind the wheel.
  • If you think one of your guests has had a bit too much, call a cab or offer for them to stay.
  • Prepare, cook, and store your feast properly, because food poisoning is a serious matter.
  • Be careful with carving knives, especially when there are a lot of people at the table. Always carve away from your own body.
  • Turn off your lights at night: a short circuit can lead to a house fire, as can unattended lit candles.
  • Pay close attention to your food, pots, pans, stoves, ovens, small children, pets, etc. while you are cooking. Grease splatters and discarded dish rags can start fires, and burn injuries can be very serious.
  • Shovel your walkway before guests arrive, and make sure there’s an ice-free (if applicable) and leaf-free path to your door.
  • Pay close attention to warning labels on any presents you buy. Small parts can lead to choking.

Above all, remember this: the real point of the holiday season is to spend it in the company of the people you love. Traffic, bad weather, aggressive drivers – they all pose a risk. If you leave some extra time for your travel and keep a level head, you (and everyone else on the road) can spend the holidays celebrating.

If, despite your best efforts, you or a loved one was injured, turn to the Sevierville auto accident and personal injury attorneys at the Law Office of Bryan E. Delius. We have the skills and experience to help you recover compensation when you have been hurt because of someone else’s negligence. For more information, call us at (865) 428-8780 or fill out our contact form. We proudly serve Sevierville, Seymour, Gatlinburg, and Pigeon Forge.