These are the Christmas decorations that injure MS folks the most, a new survey shows
The holiday season is in full swing, but decking the halls can come with some underestimated hazards. A recent survey by a personal injury law firm reveals which holiday decorations are the most dangerous in Mississippi.
“Every year we see preventable injuries caused by decorations that people assume are harmless,” Brian Chase, managing partner of Bisnar Chase Personal Injury Attorneys, LLP, said in a news release.
An estimated 60 decorating-related injuries happen each day during the holiday season, according to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.
About 14,900 people were treated in emergency rooms between Nov. 1 and Jan. 31, 2023 for injuries involving holiday decorations, according to CPSC data.
What are the most dangerous Christmas decorations in MS?
These are the top three holiday decorations most likely to cause injuries, according to the survey:
1. Glass ornaments and baubles: 40% of respondents
2. Christmas trees: 28% of respondents
3. String lights: 27% of respondents
How did personal injury law firm conduct survey?
The survey, conducted in November, by Bisnar Chase Personal Injury Attorneys, LLP asked 2,011 U.S. respondents to identify the holiday decorations they thought were most dangerous across each state, researchers said.
Tips for decorating safely during the holidays
Here are some safety tips for holiday decorating, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission:
- If you have a live Christmas tree, be sure to water it
- Look for the “fire resistant” label when buying an artificial tree
- Never leave burning candles unattended
- Never put more than three sets of incandescent light strings together
- Never overload electrical outlet
