Pokemon Go injuries are being reported around the world. People walking into walls, glass and other folks. People falling off sidewalks, curbs and even into potholes. A 15-year-old girl was seriously injured by catching Pokemon while riding her bike. Unable to ride and play Pokemon Go, she fell off and fractured her skull. Currently she is in stable condition at the hospital.
Pokemon Go injuries Can Be Prevented
The majority of Pokemon Go injuries being reported are from the improbable solution of watching your cell phone while doing something else. Being intent on the …show more content…
Curbs, holes and other elements on the ground that you step on might not be stable. Twisting your ankle, breaking a leg or falling and breaking a hip is a real possibility if you aren't paying attention to your next footstep.
Don't run unless you are looking. The man who chased a Pokemon and forgot to look up was shocked to run into a glass door. He broke a leg and had a large wound from the door. According to witnesses he hit the door so hard when he ran that the glass shattered.
Watch out for low branches. This is especially true at parks and outdoor venues. People getting hit in the head, eye and neck didn't see the tree limbs in front of them and get whacked. According to several news outlets, injuries involving player's eyes aren't uncommon as a branch delivers an unforeseen blow.
Go in a group. This way you have more than two eyes paying attention to the area you are playing in. That's not to say you won't get injured, but if one of you pay attention while the other plays, there is a lower