Tis the Season to be Jolly Careful!.

The Christmas season is a magical time of year, one of celebration and togetherness but it is also one of the busiest times of the year! Whether that’s visits and trips out with the family to see loved ones, work events or gift shopping… more people are out, the roads and shops are busier than ever and that often means accident risks climb significantly and it becomes a busy time of year for visits to A&E and personal injury claims.

Potential shopping risks

• Tripping on cluttered aisles or loose cords
• Falling merchandise from overstocked shelves
• Car park accidents

Businesses have a duty to keep premises reasonably safe for customers, something that becomes more challenging during the peak shopping season.

Potential driving risks

• Distracted driving whilst driving to do your gift shopping
• Poor weather and reduced visibility
• Fatigue from long trips

Travel + more congestion + more impaired drivers = higher accident rates.

Even a small lapse in concentration can lead to serious collisions. Many holiday related traffic accidents involve collisions or loss of control on slippery roads.

Final Thoughts

Christmas should be a time of celebration, not unexpected injuries and financial stress. By understanding these common holiday hazards and dangers families can enjoy the holidays safely and help businesses and drivers to prevent avoidable injuries.

We wish you a joyful, safe, and injury free Christmas!