No one ever wants to see any of their family members get hurt. But, wishful thinking only gets you so far in life. Because of this contradictory situation, one of the smartest things you can do to avoid a more tragic incident with a family member is to think about worst-case scenarios with them regularly.
That doesn’t mean that you should be anxious every time a family member is out of your sight. It does mean that you should prepare for medical emergencies and advance.
What are some situations that would benefit from this type of thinking? Do you know what you would do if a family member was injured in a slip and fall accident? Do you know what you would do if they suffer an injury while playing a sport? And what are your options if someone gets injured while you’re on vacation or at a family event?
These simple questions should be topics of discussion the next time all of your family members get together. It is not about preventing people from going anywhere or doing things – instead, it simply a method of psychological and educational training.
Slip and Fall Accidents
Slip and fall accidents can happen at the worst times ever. Because of this, you should know what to do. Even though it might seem like a type of accident that doesn’t cause serious injury, in some cases, there are life-changing consequences that happen. And if it was the fault of the business or retailer, your family member is entitled to compensation.
The two biggest ways that people can end up with slip and fall injuries is if there is water on the floor with no yellow cones around it, or if a business has not shoveled ice or snow from their sidewalks or parking lots.
Sports Injuries
There are lots of activities where your family members could get an injury because of a sport. Some sports are more likely to have this happen than others. For example, in football, there are lots of chances for people to get confessions. In soccer, you can run into knee or ankle injuries.
The best thing that you can do as a parent is to make sure that you know what types of injuries can occur and what to do immediately afterward. Sprains and strains often just need a little bit of immediate care. But concussions are broken bones may require a trip to the emergency room!
Vacations or Family Events
You expect a family vacation to go smoothly. However, this doesn’t always happen. Because there are still opportunities for accident or injury while you are traveling, you must know what to do. Do you know where the hospitals or emergency rooms are at your destination? Do you have all of your insurance information available? Going over these types of questions in advance makes a huge difference in lowering potential stress levels.
Originally posted on September 23, 2019 @ 10:31 am
