The summer months are filled with all sorts of activities for children, and many of these activities carry the risk of serious injury in the event of an unforeseen accident.
Some of the most common accidents causing injuries to children include swimming accidents, pedestrian accidents, bicycle accidents, slip and fall accidents, and burn accidents. To make sure you are not left dealing with large medical bills or even a permanently disabled child, you should take the following precautions when your child is engaging in a summer activity:
- Get Your Child Swimming Lessons — At the very least, swimming lessons make sure that your child is more competent in the water. If your child is too young for swimming lessons, have him wear floatation devices and keep a close eye on him at the pool, lake, or ocean to make sure he doesn’t suffer a drowning accident.
- Make Sure Your Child Wears a Properly Fitting Helmet — While helmets don’t protect your child from all bike accident injuries, they can prevent a serious brain injury. Make sure the helmet fits snuggly over the front of your child’s head and always supervise children when they’re riding bicycles.
- Get a Car or Booster Seat — Most children ride in the car incorrectly. Seatbelts are designed to protect people that are at least 4 foot 9 inches tall and weigh at least 80 to 100 pounds in the event of an auto accident. If you’re child is smaller than this, get him a booster or car seat to ensure he is safe during your summer road trip.
A serious personal injury to your child can be devastating, which is why you should take every precaution necessary to ensure your child’s safety. If your child has been hurt in any type of accident, please contact an experienced accident lawyer today to find out if you can regain compensation for your child’s injury.
If you live in the West Palm Beach, Florida area and have suffered an injury caused by the negligence of another, please contact the Florida personal injury lawyers at Ellis, Ged & Bodden, P.A. today to schedule an initial consultation.
