If you’re planning a party for the upcoming Big Game, you’ve probably put a lot of thought into what kind of food and beverages you’ll serve, as well as other types of entertainment you’ll offer and who you’ll invite. The Arizona injury attorneys at Lerner and Rowe want to remind you to also make sure that you put into place Big Game safety practices for you and your guests. After all, making sure your friends and family are injury-free while enjoying some excellent football (and hopefully entertaining commercials too!) is sweeter than a game-winning touchdown.
8 Crucial 2024 Big Game Safety Tips
The team at Lerner and Rowe hopes that you, your family, and friends have a blast during the Big Game. Most importantly, we want you to do so safely. The following eight tips can help ensure that everyone has an enjoyable and safe time while watching the Big Game.
1. Don’t let minors drink alcohol.
Serving alcohol to anyone under the age of 21 could have serious legal consequences. Especially if an intoxicated teen causes an accident after drinking at a party you hosted. Make sure that your alcohol is properly monitored and that no one underage gains access to it.
2. Collect your guests’ keys.
Let your guests know that you’ll be collecting car keys at the beginning of the party to help prevent drunk driving. Ask them to choose a designated driver for their group, and let those guests have the best seats to enjoy the Big Game on Sunday.
3. Plan ahead for guests who drink too much.
Ask responsible friends to help you deal with any guests who start to get unruly or try to leave while they’re intoxicated. Drinking can cause people to become belligerent, so you should have some help lined up if you need to stop them from driving home. Also, have the apps for several rideshare services installed on your phone in advance so you can arrange for a ride.
4. Provide food and non-alcoholic beverages.
You don’t want your guests drinking alcohol on an empty stomach during the Big Game. Offer plenty of food choices, as well as non-alcoholic beverages like water, juice, and sodas. When the fourth quarter comes, follow the lead of many NFL stadiums and stop serving alcohol. Instead, switch to coffee or tea and football-themed desserts.
5. Hire a sitter.
If you have children of your own who will be present during the party or have guests who will be bringing children with them, hire a sitter to keep an eye on them. This will keep the kids occupied and help ensure that they don’t cause or have an accident or get into other trouble.
6. Clear and light pathways.
Make sure that your outside walkways and stairs are clear of any hazards and that all areas are well-lit. Take a close look and make sure that steps or porch railings aren’t loose and that no other hazards exist. Do the same for the interior of your home, making sure that hallways and stairs are clear and well-lit. Keeping paths clear and well lit goes a long way towards preventing a slip and fall.
7. Take photos of your belongings.
Before your party, go from room to room and take photos of your belongings on your cell phone. Parties can often end up with extra guests that you don’t know. Just in case something turns up missing, you’ll want to have evidence of ownership so you can file a homeowner’s insurance claim.
8. Keep Your Pets Occupied
Pets can behave erratically when they’re surrounded by people that they don’t know. Keep your pets in an isolated room and check on them periodically. In addition to keeping your precious pets safe, you’ll be keeping your guests safe from dog bite injuries and cat scratches.
BONUS: Big Game Safety Driving Tips to Share With Your Guests!
You want your guests to remember a fun and safe evening at your home. Share these tips with them, and consider following some yourself this Big Game Sunday.
Drive Defensively
Are you the designated driver? Accidents with intoxicated drivers, like rear-end collisions, are hard to avoid. Our 24/7 personal injury law firm often handles cases after clients have been hit by drunk drivers. You and your guests can sometimes avoid an accident with an intoxicated driver by driving defensively, particularly on a day when other drivers may have been drinking.
Report Other Drivers
If you see another driver out on the roads driving erratically, try to safely get their license plate number. Also, note the make, model, and color of their vehicle, MADD advises. Then pull over and call 911.
Injured on Big Game Sunday? Call Our Arizona Injury Lawyers.
Even if you follow all of Lerner and Rowe Injury Attorneys’ 2024 Big Game Day safety tips, you could be hit by a drunk driver or suffer an injury from another type of accident. If that happens to you or a loved one, contact our personal injury lawyers from Arizona by calling 602-977-1900 anytime, or via our online LiveChat for added convenience.
With billions recovered on behalf of the injured and a winning streak representing more than 150,000 clients since we opened for business, Lerner and Rowe has a proven track record of success. Reach out to us today to see how we can help you with your personal injury claim.