Avoid Splashes & Crashes: Keep your Summer Safe

With summer comes with warm weather and for many, travel, leisure and activities that only happen one season each year. However, summer isn’t all pools and palm trees with a soundtrack of Jimmy Buffett. There are many accidents that are more common during the summer months. However, by being informed and aware, you could prevent harm from ever occurring.

Water Accidents

Water accidents increase dramatically during the summer months because seasonal water activities that and events – like pools and waterparks – are available. Pools are places where people are more prone to slips, falls, drowning, and broken bones because of the slick, wet and distracting environment. Children are more likely to drown in a swimming pool than anywhere else. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, drowning is the second most common cause of death. It’s important to have a designated adult to supervise water activities and keep kids aware of important precautions to reduce the chance of injury.

Summer weather brings people to the beach where they enjoy watersports like boating and jet skiing. However, these aquatic activities can be dangerous and can cause injuries – or worse – if safety precautions are overlooked. For example, accidents on motorized watercraft like jet skis often occur because of reckless or careless driving. A life preserver isn’t just something on a boat. It’s something like a boating safety course before you get on the boat. Further, summer watersport precautions may include checklists make sure mechanisms and equipment are operating safely.

Vehicle Accidents

Recreational vehicles or RVs are used more frequently during the summer months. Summer is a popular time for motorcyclists of all ability levels to ride, which means there could be a higher risk of collision involving a motorcycle. No drivers in the Midwest ride a bike or has a daily driver RV all year, nor do drivers on the road see these vehicles all year. For that reason, it’s important for everyone to share the road: be aware and keep an eye out.

If you or a loved one is injured in a boating or vehicle accident this summer, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries. Contact the personal injury lawyers of Pignatelli & Associates to learn more.

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