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Summertime Safety

Summertime is the best time of the year for most children. School is out and the weather is beautiful. Many children enjoy taking part in several activities such as day and sport camps. Parents take joy in going on bike rides with their children or frequenting the local playground or swimming pool. Unfortunately, many summertime activities lead to serious personal injury for many children. It is important to take certain precautions while enjoying summertime fun.

Accidents that may result in injuries can happen in a spit second and without warning. To keep your children safe, it is a good idea to make sure that the people you trust to watch your children are qualified and have CPR and first aid training. If any accident does occur, make sure the daycare or day camp staff have emergency contact information for your child and know which hospital to take your child to for care.

Common summertime accidents include:

Drowning and Near Drowning

Swimming is a regular activity for most children during the summer. Outdoor and indoor pools provide children with an entertaining activity. Swimming pools also provide children with a possible danger.

Unattended play at swimming pools can lead to serious injuries such as drowning or near drowning. An inexperienced or unqualified lifeguard may not know how to properly rescue a child and cause the child to suffer a brain injury or worse. Near drowning cuts off oxygen to the brain leading to a brain injury that can permanently disable your child. Ensure that your child will be supervised while he or she is playing at any swimming pool to avoid the possibility of an accident.

Brain Injuries

Brain injuries are commonly caused by a trauma to the head. A child may suffer a brain injury by falling off playground equipment for having a bicycle accident while not wearing a helmet. To prevent a brain injury, talk to your children about being careful at playgrounds and how to properly wear a helmet. Ask them questions about why it is important to wear a helmet to make sure they understand how a helmet keeps them safe.

Broken Bones

Children love running, climbing, and jumping. It is difficult keeping children from climbing too high and jumping off playground equipment. A child can suffer a broken bone if he or she jumps from a height that is too high. He or she may accidentally fall and endure a broken bone. It is impossible to keep a child from playing how he or she likes to, but you can speak with your children about playground safety so they know how to keep themselves and their friends safe.

If you or a loved one has suffered an injury due to someone else’s negligence, please contact us today to speak with an injury lawyer in your area.

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