Whether you call it St. Patrick’s Day, St. Paddy’s Day, or Everyone’s Irish Day, March 17th provides a reason to celebrate Irish heritage, enjoy delicious food, and maybe indulge in a green beer or two. However, with increased crowds and celebratory spirits, tensions can sometimes rise. To help ensure your festivities don’t end up in a St. Patrick’s Day fight, our team at Lerner and Rowe Injury Attorneys put together a few key ways to have an enjoyable holiday.
Six Ways to Avoid a St. Patrick’s Day Fight
By following these six tips, you can help ensure that your St. Patrick’s Day is filled with laughter, good company, and a celebration that does not result in a black eye, broken nose, or worse.
- Choose Your Venue Wisely: Stick to your usual hangouts, rather than an unknown bar or pop-up location promoting great dollar beers. Additionally, always be aware of key exit points in case you need to quickly leave.
- Be Aware of Body Language: Watch out for crossed arms, clenched fists, or overly loud voices. If you see someone getting heated, steer clear and give them space. In the case of an accidental bump, sometimes just asking if they are okay can defuse a potential altercation.
- Know When to Leave: Should security kick out a problem person, trouble may not leave when they do. Remaining friends may be upset and act out too. If you feel an argument brewing, it’s always better to remove yourself from a tense situation.
- Leave Debates at Home: Friendly banter is fine, but avoid getting into heated discussions about politics or sports rivalries. Alcohol and drug use can amplify a person’s emotions and their ability to reason.
- Practice Good Parking Lot Manners: Fighting over “the spot” in a parking lot is not worth it. Let the more aggressive driver have their way and move along. Better yet, secure a ride to avoid the hassle of parking and a drunk driving accident.
- Focus on Positivity: Spread good vibes like confetti! Share a compliment about someone, strike up a friendly conversation, or tell a joke. Humor is a great way to defuse tension.
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How Can a Personal Injury Lawyer Help after a St. Paddy’s Day Brawl?
At Lerner and Rowe Injury Attorneys, we have a zero tolerance for bullies and negligent businesses. Meaning that if you find yourself on the wrong side of a St. Patrick’s Day fight battered and bruised due to no fault of your own, we are here to determine liability and hold at-fault parties accountable. Which may include overserving bartenders and negligent security measures.
Our legal team provides free consultations and collects no fees until your case is won. We also have offices located across the country in Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Tennessee, Indiana, and Illinois that are open 24/7 to take your call or to chat with a live representative. You can also share more details through a free online form day or night.