APA ots news: Allianz survey: Fireworks yes, but please from a professional – says a quarter of Austrians
Vienna (APA-ots) – – Around 1,000 damage reports from the
New Year’s Eve at
alliance
– 15% have already suffered physical or physical injuries from fireworks
experience material damage
– Liability insurance protects against unintentional behavior
– Almost every second person likes fireworks and enjoys watching them
– Firecrackers and Swiss firecrackers are considered annoying
felt
– Protection of animals and the environment are the most common reasons for wanting to
Fireworks ban
It is something that is much discussed and controversial every year
Theme: Fireworks and bangers at the turn of the year. While it’s the
They are the ones you love to watch the colorful hustle and bustle in the night sky
others annoyed. A differentiated picture also shows a current one
Survey commissioned by Allianz Austria among 1,000 people:
Accordingly, the majority of Austrians (40%) like fireworks
at midnight and they enjoy watching. 35% like fireworks,
but find the firecrackers terrible. 17% feel is due to
bothered by the noise.
What may be surprising is that only a small proportion (9%) ignite
like to set off fireworks themselves – especially men and this age group
of 14 to 19 year olds. A good quarter (23%), however, think so
This should only be permitted to professional pyrotechnicians. A
Desire that will certainly avoid some damage and injury
would: After all, 15% of those surveyed said that they were through
Fireworks have ever suffered damage – either
to one’s own body or in the form of property damage.
Allianz also suffers around 1,000 claims every year
reported on New Year’s Eve, with the average amount of damage being
low four-digit range. The most common ones were:
At the turn of the year 2023/2024 damage to motor vehicles at Allianz
reported (around 300).
“Every year, numerous accidents happen on New Year’s Eve
through fireworks. This often occurs due to improper ignition
Injuries and burns on hands and face. Rockets
but can also cause damage to cars and houses. Depending on
For example, liability insurance, vehicle comprehensive insurance, etc
Homeowner’s or household insurance will cover follow-up costs,”
explains Rémi Vrignaud, CEO of Allianz Austria and adds: “That
Problem, especially when property is damaged by rockets and firecrackers,
is, however, that these occur predominantly at night in public places
Squares or streets ignited or property damage only occurred the next day
be discovered. In this case it is difficult to determine
which policy or which policyholder is liable
can be.”
Currently: the abolition of fireworks is being hotly debated
The risk of injury is also a concern for many people (18%)
Reason to advocate a general ban on fireworks. But also
A number of other arguments speak for many Austrians
for: The majority, namely 31%, would be out of consideration for house and
Wildlife abolish the fireworks tradition. For 26% it is
The environmental impact of the emissions released is significant
Reason. 18% report noise nuisance. There are fireworks and bangs
represent a psychological burden for many people, 15%
for abolition. 13% think fireworks are easy
is far too expensive. In general it can be said that it is primarily the
Older people (over 50 years of age) who are interested in for the reasons mentioned
impose a ban on fireworks and firecrackers.
Occasionally: Damage and injuries mostly caused by private individuals
Liability insurance covered
According to the Allianz survey, 15% of Austrians are through
Fireworks have already caused damage: 3.6%
Slightly injured, in 3% a person from the same household was injured
injured. 3% also suffered material damage – 2%
reported that their car was damaged, 2% also did so
the house or apartment. Conversely, 7% have already done so
Injure yourself or someone else or damage something.
“The cause of damage and injuries is usually experiments
with pyrotechnics, illegal fireworks or carelessness
of alcohol consumption. You should therefore always keep in mind: whoever…
Fireworks accident caused is fundamentally responsible for the consequences of its
responsible and must be responsible for the damage caused
arise,” says Vrignaud.
About the risk of injuries and accidents on New Year’s Eve
Allianz advises:
– Remember that the use of
Fireworks/New Year’s Eve bangers (e.g. Swiss firecrackers,
Firecrackers etc.) are generally prohibited in the local area all year round
is. However, the mayor is free to make an exception
allow no danger to people, their property, the
public safety or unreasonable noise nuisance
is to be feared.
– When purchasing fireworks, only purchase products with CE marks
in an Austrian specialist retailer and read the instructions for use
carefully.
– Firecrackers/New Year’s Eve bangers are only allowed individually
be lit separately.
– Keep sufficient safety distance when lighting
fireworks.
– If a firecracker does not explode, do not light it a second time
to. Douse the unexploded bomb with water and dispose of it
in a watered barrel.
– Pay attention to yourself and others when lighting fireworks
others and their surroundings (parked cars, open windows, etc.).
Zwtl.: About the survey
On behalf of Allianz, marketagent has trained 1,000 people between the ages of 14 and 14
and 75 years in the period from October 30th. surveyed until November 6th, 2024. The
Sample is representative of the Austrian population. At
Multiple answers were possible for all questions. The numbers
were rounded.
Inquiry note:
Dr. Thomas Gimesi
Press spokesman / Allianz Austria
Telephone: +43 676 878222914
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.allianz.at/
Digital press kit: http://www.ots.at/pressemappe/396/aom
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