Holiday Party Safety Tips to Prevent Slip and Falls

A woman holding a glass of wine at a Thanksgiving table with turkey, friends, and family as part of our holiday party safety tips.

When you invite guests to a holiday party, it’s your responsibility as the property owner to ensure guest safety. Guard against potential slip and falls:

Illuminate all indoor and outdoor walking paths including sidewalks, stairways, driveways, and parking lots.
Create clear, navigable walking paths.
Make sure floor decorations are secured and any electrical cords, streamers, or other adornments are out of the way of where guests walk.
Monitor for spilled food or drinks, especially on hardwood, vinyl, or tile flooring, and quickly clean up any spills that occur.
Store guests’ belongings like purses, coats, and shoes out of the way – these items can become a trip hazard, especially in high-traffic areas.
Do not serve alcohol to visibly intoxicated guests.
Fix any broken or uneven railings, floorboards, steps, or sidewalks/Clearly mark any uneven or broken sidewalks.
In the event of wet weather, lay down rugs or slip-free mats inside doorways.

Don’t let an injury put an abrupt end to your holiday merriment.

If you or someone you loved was injured due to a negligent property owner, please call Multerer Law for a free case evaluation at 716-882-8828. You could be entitled to compensation.

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Mark Multerer and Amanda N. Blum are personal injury attorneys in Buffalo, NY that specialize in slip and falls and car accidents.