It’s beginning to feel like summer in the Twin Cities, even though school isn’t out for a few more weeks. The summer season presents people with more opportunity for activity and travel, but it also brings with it a heightened risk of personal injury. Below, we explore why summer can bring about additional personal injury risks, and we explain what you should do if you’re injured this season.
The Injury Risks Of Summer
Summer, especially in an area like Minnesota that experiences all four seasons, can be a time when people get outside as much as they can when the temperatures and daylight hours allow for it. However, this warmer weather and increased daylight can also lead to additional injury risk. Here’s why:
Boating Injuries – Summer is boating season in Minnesota, and life can get hectic on the water. If your captain makes a poor decision, alcohol gets involved or your inexperience with a boat or jetski causes trouble, you can become injured. Learn more about boating liability and collecting compensation for boating injuries in this blog.
Swimming Pools – If you don’t want to get all the way out to the lake on a warm summer day, perhaps you’ll take a dip in your swimming pool. These swimming pools also need to be closely monitored, because if someone gets hurt in an unattended pool, you may find yourself facing a major lawsuit. Learn more about swimming pool liability in Minnesota on this blog.
Trampolines – Summer also means that it’s time to get the trampoline back up for the season. If the neighborhood kids come and jump on your trampoline, or you let the nieces and nephews jump when they visit, you can be held liable in the event of injury. Learn more about trampoline liability and your compensation options if your children are injured on a trampoline this summer.
Alcohol – Whether it’s a backyard barbeque, drinks after work with co-workers or a date night on a restaurant patio, the weather and longer summer hours tend to make it easier for people to enjoy some alcoholic beverages. Alcohol can lead to drunk driving accidents or increase the risk of a physical altercation that can lead to injuries. Please enjoy alcohol responsibly this summer.
Travel – Even if you’re completely sober, driving around during the summertime can be a more dangerous time on the roads. With ideal weather conditions, drivers can travel at faster speeds. Coupled with the fact that school is out and more people will be on the roads, it’s easy to see how heavier traffic and faster speeds can lead to car accidents and injuries. Keep your speed in check and avoid distractions when traveling this summer.
ATVs – Finally, if you like to take your ATV, side-by-side or 4×4 out on the trails during the summer, you know how important it is to do what you can to reduce your injury risk. Travel at safe speeds, wear the right safety equipment and share the trails well with others, and you can avoid a major ATV injury this summer.
Of course, if something goes wrong and you end up needing to file a personal injury claim, let the team at Hey Workers be your guide. We’re here for you all summer, but we’ll pick up the phone in fall, winter and spring as well! For more information, reach out to our team today at (844) 439-9675.
