Christmas light installation can be a dangerous task.
The holiday season is meant to be festive—filled with bright lights, decorations, and quality time with family. But every year, thousands of people end up in the emergency room because something went wrong while decorating. In fact, an estimated 18,000 people are treated annually for Christmas decoration–related injuries, many involving falls or electrical hazards.
Defective space heaters can cause life-altering injuries.
Injuries can happen if event organizers or other volunteers are careless.
Key Takeaway:
Yes — you may be able to sue a volunteer organization if you’re injured, but only when negligence can be proven.
November is peak season for car accidents involving deer.
Texas’s open landscapes are home to abundant wildlife — including large deer populations that often wander near busy roadways. While spotting a deer can be a beautiful moment, it can also be dangerous. Deer move unpredictably, frequently dart across lanes, and can cause severe collisions before a driver has time to react.
Exposure injuries and illnesses can have lifelong effects.
Common cooking injuries increase during Thanksgiving week.
Family members gather for Thanksgiving, and food is at the center of nearly every celebration. Unfortunately, it’s also one of the peak days for cooking-related fires. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), home cooking fires occur nearly three times more often on Thanksgiving than on an average day. These incidents often lead to costly property damage, severe burn injuries, and even fatalities.
Thanksgiving car accident? Here’s what to do.
Key Takeaway:
After a car accident, always prioritize your safety, gather evidence of the accident, seek medical attention, and consult with a personal injury attorney.
Defective Halloween costumes and decorations can cause serious injuries.
A Halloween celebration isn’t complete without costumes and decorations that bring a little spooky fun to the night. But when a product defect turns that fun into a trip to the emergency room—from flammable fabrics to faulty wiring—the results can be devastating.
Haunted houses can result in injuries if operators are careless.
Haunted houses, hayrides, and fall festivals are some of the most popular Halloween attractions in Texas. These seasonal favorites promise thrills and scares—but sometimes the fright turns real. Between dark hallways, jump scares, and chaotic crowds, serious injuries can and do happen.
Children are especially vulnerable on Halloween night.
Halloween is one of the most exciting nights of the year for kids. From dressing up as their favorite characters to collecting candy around the neighborhood, it’s a time filled with fun and adventure. But while children enjoy the thrill of trick-or-treating, Halloween also brings serious safety concerns. In fact, it’s considered one of the most dangerous holidays for young pedestrians.
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