Question By: Extremely hot weather and other things which are beyond anyone's control cause some of these injuries. Individual negligence causes most of them. Personal injury risk is elevated in the summer months due to nicer weather and heightened outdoor activity. It may be possible to avoid most summer accidents if safety procedures and education were more of a priority. Personal injury can be caused by alcohol consumption, negligence, vehicle operator inexperience, machinery failure, excessive speed, weather conditions, and more.
The Most Common Summer Personal Injuries are:
- Bicycle Injuries – One of the most common summer time injuries are caused by bike accidents. Unfortunately, a fall from a bike can be dangerous and result in cuts, scrapes, fractures or even a concussion.
- Trampoline Injuries – As more and more families install trampolines in their backyards, injuries associated with trampolines are becoming more prevalent. Bloody noses, bumps and bruises may occur, in addition to fractures and concussions.
- Swimming Pool Injuries – Accidental drownings are the leading cause of death in young children. It can be difficult to assign liability for pool accidents since many factors can come into play. The location of the pool, whether it's on private or public property, and various other details will need to be ironed out with your swimming accident lawyer to build your case.
- Boating Injuries – Boating accidents and injuries commonly occur during the summer. Many personal injury claims are attributed to negligent, careless operation of a vessel, which is more often than not influenced by alcohol use.
- Motorcycle Injuries – Riding motorcycles is a classic hallmark of summer. Unfortunately, motorcycle riders are much more likely to be involved in a collision with another vehicle. Compared to deaths that result from car accidents, motorcycle deaths are also 26 times higher per mile traveled.
- Heat Stroke or Severe Sunburns – During the summer months many will suffer from the minor symptoms of too much sun exposure, which include nausea, dizziness, headaches and confusion. The most severe form of heat illness is heatstroke, which occurs when the body cannot regulate its own temperature.
- Dog Bites – During the warmer months, dogs are outside more often and this can lead to an increased risk of dog bites. Dog bites also increase in the summer as there are more unfamiliar guests around dogs during house parties and the heat can also cause dogs to become more irritable and short-tempered.
Summer is a beautiful time. With some planning, you and your family can enjoy the season and the summer holidays without injury. For a free consultation with a dedicated personal injury attorney, contact the Martin Law Office, S.C.
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