Stay safe this summer, but if you do get injured don’t neglect to consult an attorney for advice.
We may not have officially reached the first day of summer, but summer is definitely in the air. Many people are making plans to get out and enjoy everything our city and state has to offer this summer. When you make your plans, remember to be careful as many popular activities can be dangerous. If you are injured in one of the following 5 summertime activities, be sure to consult with an experienced personal injury attorney to see if you might be able to secure compensation for your injuries.
ATVing
Though there won’t be much mud to splash through on your ATV this summer, there are still many places were you can have fun careening around dirt tracks or riding through woods and fields. Unfortunately, ATVing can be dangerous, especially if the ATV flips and traps a rider underneath. The laws governing liability for ATV accidents caused by hazardous property conditions are complex, but if the accident was caused by a defect with the ATV, a victim would be able to sue the manufacturer for negligence and recover compensation for their injuries.
Boating
Boating accidents injure thousands of individuals every summer and also cause large amounts of property damage. In most cases, the driver of the boat is at fault because they are driving reckless—often due to the influence of alcohol. If you have been injured by a bad boat driver, you can certainly explore the possibility of filing a personal injury lawsuit with help from an experienced attorney.
Bicycling
For cyclists, the greatest danger lies in road biking as an accident involving a vehicle. Unlike car passengers who have all kinds of safety features to protect them, bicyclists have only their helmets. However, even when biking on car-free bike paths, there is a possibility for injury if the path is not well maintained and the cyclist has an accident. In this case it would be essential to prove that the entity responsible for maintaining the bike path was negligent in the duties to maintain the path and/or warn against hazards.
Motorcycle Rides
For the dedicated motorcycle enthusiast, there are few things more satisfying than taking that bike out for a long, leisurely ride on a summer’s day or night. Unfortunately, motorcyclists are as vulnerable to severe injury in the event of a traffic accident as bicyclists, if not more so. Like cyclists, motorcyclists are not protected from an impact by their vehicle, but because they can travel at much higher speeds, they may suffer even worse injuries. The seriousness of the injuries and the high cost of care makes pursuing a personal injury settlement smart in every case where the motorcyclist has a solid claim.
Swimming Pools
Both home swimming pools and public pools present dangers that could result in serious injury. For example, a slippery pool deck could cause a slip and fall accident resulting in head injury, back injury, or fractures. There might also be a risk of children suffering drownings or brain-damaging near-drownings, especially if the pool is not surrounded by proper fencing and it can be proven that the owner was negligent in their duties to keep kids out of the pool.
