Four Tips to Keep Mom Safe This Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day in 2021 was full of mask mandates and social distancing in New Orleans. This year, however, we get to celebrate with fewer social restrictions and enjoy more interaction with the moms in our lives. As such, our team at Mike Brandner Law shares these tips on how to enjoy a fun and injury free Mother’s Day in New Orleans.

#1: Lend a Helping Hand

Whether or not she is a new mom or a more seasoned one, all moms enjoy having a helping hand. You could offer to watch the baby for a few hours so that they can take a nap or escape for a spa day. 

You could also help complete a few DIY home projects that may require heavy lifting, climbing a ladder, or swapping out a light fixture. They may appreciate the assistance if they’ve been putting something off out of a fear of falling or getting electrocuted. 

#2: Be Safe When Visiting Mom at Her Nursing Home

If it’s been a while since you’ve seen Mom in person, now is a good time to check in with her about her living conditions and be on the lookout for signs of abuse and neglect. Significant increases in depression and anxiety, frequent slip and falls, weight loss, and unexplained injuries are possible signs that she isn’t getting the appropriate care.

#3: Drive Sober If You’re Celebrating with Alcohol

Mother’s Day should be all about what Mom wants—and sometimes what Mom wants is just to enjoy a few hours away from the kids with a glass of sparkling wine. If your Mother’s Day celebration involves heading out to enjoy bottomless mimosas at Antoine’s Jazz Brunch, or dinner and cocktails at Commons Club, be sure that you make transportation arrangements in advance to avoid the temptation of driving drunk.

In addition, be sure to be on the lookout for signs of inebriated driving on the roadways and report any suspected drunk drivers to police.

Please note that our team encourages responsible drinking and not operating a vehicle after imbibing alcohol.

#4: Avoid Pedestrian Injuries on Your Mother’s Day Outing

With a balmy high of 87 degrees expected this Mother’s Day, now’s the perfect time to take Mom on a walk (or bike ride) through one of New Orleans’ many parks and historic neighborhoods. Enjoy a stroll through Crescent Park for beautiful riverfront and downtown views, Bourbon Street for live music and Cajun eats, or Magazine Street for a well-deserved shopping trip. 

Before you go, remember to follow these pedestrian safety tips to help prevent accidents with cars, bicyclists, or other pedestrians.

Injured on Mother’s Day in New Orleans?

If you, your mom, or a loved one is injured in New Orleans because of someone else’s negligence, whether in a car accident or because of a defective Mother’s Day gift, Mike Brandner Law can help.

Our legal team has remained committed to helping clients get the compensation they deserve following an injury during the COVID-19 pandemic. Contact us at one of the numbers below, submit the details of your case online, or talk with a representative using our LiveChat feature. Initial consultations are always free, and we don’t charge any fees unless we make a financial recovery on your behalf.