As a result, no win no fee solicitors Preston have offered advice that you
can follow to stay safe on a night out.
- Do not accept drinks from anyone you do not trust
- Do not exchange drinks or share drinks
- Keep an eye on your drink at all times, even when going to the toilet
- Drink soft drinks for a while if you begin to get drunk
- Eat a full meal before drinking, as this will prevent you from becoming
too drunk too quickly
- Pace your alcohol intake
- Go into town with friends and leave with friends
- Designate a place as a meeting point, so you can find your friends if you
become lost
Many criminal injuries claims arise when people are victimised by criminals
on the way home from a night out. You should always try to get a taxi home if
possible, although you may be able to use late-night public transport services.
Be careful when walking home from bus stops.
If you are forced to walk home and have no other choice than to do so
alone, the safest way to walk is in the middle of the pavement, facing oncoming
traffic. You should avoid walking through any deserted or poorly-lit locations,
as criminals may be lying in wait in these locations. It is always best to take
a longer diversion than to potentially risk becoming a victim of crime by
taking a hazardous shortcut.
If you become concerned that you are being followed, then you should cross
the street a few times to check. Call the police if possible, or enter a
business premises such as an all-night supermarket or the forecourt of a
garage. If you have to, don't feel reluctant to knock on a stranger's door for
help.
