Now that it gets dark early and the cold weather has set in, it’s important to be extra cautious when you’re walking outside at night. Even the easiest of walks can result in a Connecticut slip and fall accident and send you into an emergency situation.
While nothing you can do can completely protect you from getting injured as the result of some unforeseen accident, there are some things you can do while out walking at night that can help keep you safe. If you take these steps you can be sure that you’ve done everything you can do to protect yourself.
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Bring a flashlight. Almost every phone these days has a built-in flashlight that will make walking significantly safer. If you are walking in an area that is not well lit (not recommended) utilizing your flashlight will allow you to spot any hazards ahead more quickly.
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Avoid unknown areas. While it may be tempting to explore an area of your community that you have never been before, save that for when the sun is up. At night, stay close to areas that you are familiar with that will have few surprises for you.
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Go slow. If you’re out for a walk for exercise you may be trying to keep your heart rate up, but you will also want to avoid moving too quickly. Moving quickly may lead to missing an upcoming hazard which could result in you getting injured and missing out on future exercise.
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Walk with a partner. If this is an option for you, bring someone along. Two sets of eyes are better than one and if you are both on the lookout for dangers ahead it could save an injury that could be damaging.
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Wear bright clothes. This is a good idea no matter if you’re out walking and trying to avoid a Connecticut slip and fall injury or trying to be visible to on-coming traffic. Wearing bright clothes at night helps keep you safe in a variety of ways.
If you must walk at night, take some of these precautions to keep yourself safe. Accidents do occur so if you end up needing someone to review your case our experienced attorneys can take a look at the details for you.
