Every spring hundreds of thousands of people head to the beaches of Florida and other destinations across the U.S. to celebrate the oncoming spring season. With all the fun to be had, there is also potential for personal injury situations to arise. Below are a list of the most common personal injury lawsuits resulting from spring break and tips on how to stay as safe as possible.
- Swimming pool accidents. These generally occur when there are not enough lifeguards to account for the amount of people using the pool. Horsing around and getting too rough in the water often results in someone becoming injured.
- Amusement park accidents. These can happen when the safety of the rides has not been carefully examined and some of the rides are too dangerous.
- Slip, trip and fall accidents. Dense crowds combined with alcohol use can often result in these types of accidents as well as arguments that break out causing someone to fall and get hurt.
- Boating and skiing accidents. Alcohol and water equipment do not mix well, often leading to boat-related accidents.
- Hotel accidents. Various types of accidents occur in hotels due to inadequate security, rowdy behavior and too much alcohol.
Below are some tips for staying safe this spring break:
- Plan your trip carefully.
- Watch your alcohol level.
- Reconsider participating in high-risk activities.
- Be aware of your surroundings at all times.
- Stay hydrated and use sunscreen.
- Make certain friends and family always know where you are.
If you, a friend or family member has suffered a serious accident during spring break, consider consulting a personal injury attorney in your area.