When we say injury, most people think of an accident somewhere other than your home. However, it might surprise you that almost 45% of all unintentional injuries and deaths occur in or around the individual's home. It is a sobering and scary thought.
We all want our homes to be safe for our loved ones, family, and ourselves. If you are involved in a severe accident in your home, it is difficult to bring a lawsuit. Nevertheless, you might be entitled to a claim if you get injured in a home other than your private residence.
You can best prevent injuries or accidents at home by ensuring you have taken all essential safety precautions. There are some straightforward fixes that you can make in your house to ensure you don't have any injuries at home.
Clean any spills immediately - whenever there is a spill of grease, liquids, or anything you can slip on, you must clean it up as soon as possible to avoid any falls.
Secure all rugs – you should always prevent carpets from folding over or moving around and causing falls. You can quickly secure your rugs using slip-resistant backing or nonskid pads. Another way you can do this is by using double-sided carpet tape to help keep your rug in place.
Door-related accidents - it might surprise many, but a door-related injury can result in a crushed, broken, or ruptured finger that might even lead to amputation. To prevent such injuries in your home, consider installing a door hinge protector. These guards prevent hands and fingers from getting stuck between a door and its frame.
Beware where you place hot liquids – if you have young kids in your house, always ensure you are wary of where you put your hot cup of coffee. Try to refrain from placing hot liquids on tables that have a runner or a tablecloth hanging over them since a child might pull on the fabric and cause the fluid to spill over them.
Install PVC curtains in the shower – a glass door in your shower may result in a severe accident if you ever slip and fall. We suggest you consider replacing your glass shower door with free-flow PVC curtains to prevent this. These curtains are easy to use, install, and are great at preventing any accidents in the shower.
Keep electronics away from water – you must keep all electronic items away from water. Ensure you don't own any electronic items near water or put them someplace where they might fall, or a child could pull them. There are a lot of accidents in homes involving electronics and water each year.
Keep cleaning products out of reach – always store them in places children and pets can't reach. Try storing them in a cabinet with a child-proof lock or someplace high.
As long as you abide by these rules, you can easily prevent severe accidents or a night-time trip to the emergency room.