Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and while it seems
like a simple harmless holiday filled with an abundance of food and company, a
lot of accidents tend to occur on Thanksgiving. Did you know what Thanksgiving
Day has more than double the number of home cooking fires than an average day?
Each year, more than 4,000 fires occur on Thanksgiving Day. Not only that, but
many car accidents occur the day before and after Thanksgiving because people
are traveling to visit their families, which means there are more cars on the
highway. With that being said, here are some tips to help you have a happy and
safe Thanksgiving:
Cooking Safety Tips
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Keep children and pets at least three feet away
from the cooking area
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Clean all cooking surfaces to prevent grease
buildup
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Stay in the kitchen while frying, grilling, or
broiling food. If you leave the kitchen, make sure you turn the burners off.
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Keep a pan lid or baking sheet nearby that you
can use to cover the pan if it catches on fire.
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Place turkey fryers outside and away from the
house, deck, and garage.
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Turn handles of pots and pans on the stove
inward to avoid someone bumping into it causing the cooking pan to fall.
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Keep potholders and food wrappers at least three
feet away from heat sources while cooking
Traveling Safety Tips
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Check air pressure in tires and top-off
windshield fluid.
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Always wear your seatbelt and obey all traffic
signs.
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Avoid distractions while driving such as using
the phone or eating something while driving.
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Have a designated driver who won’t be drinking
alcohol if you plan to leave after the celebration
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Make sure you are well rested and be careful
about driving immediately after the big meal. A full stomach can cause drowsiness.
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Give yourself a little more time to get to where
you are going, and be aware of the vehicles around you.
Keeping these safety tips in mind can help you prevent an
accident, which would be a terrible way to spend your holiday. Thanksgiving is
a great day to spend with your loved ones and enjoy a good feast; just remember
to use precaution, be responsible, and be safe.
If
you or someone you know has been involved in a car crash or truck accident in
Detroit, Grand Rapids, Warren, Sterling Heights, Lansing, Flint, Ann Arbor,
Livonia, Dearborn, Canton, Westland, Troy, Farmington Hills, Southfield,
Waterford or any other city in Michigan, make sure to contact Motor City
Accident Attorneys by calling 1-800-411-PAIN. Motor City Accident Attorneys
know how stressful a car accident can be and want to help you get back on your
feet. They will fight tirelessly for your rights and help you get the
compensation you deserve, according to your specific case. Make sure to follow
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