Avoiding Accidents Over Spring Break

Spring break is coming! Have you planned where and how you will spend your week off from college or as a family? As you pack your spring break essentials, it is important that you are also geared up with precautions and how you will keep yourself and your family injury-free as you leave. 

Wherever you go, whether in tropical places or somewhere near your home, incidents may still happen. Roads, hotels, sidewalks, and beaches usually get busier during this time of the year, making accidents more likely for you and your loved ones. This blog will walk you through the common injuries that may happen during spring break and the safety measures you can take to keep yourself and your family safe.

We hope you have a relaxing Spring Break. But, if you or your family are injured anywhere in Texas because of someone’s negligent actions, Call Shaw at 800-862-1260 for a free case evaluation.

Common Spring Break Injuries and How to Avoid Them

Whether you opt for an inside or outside activity for your spring break, you may still be prone to incidents that may cause injuries to you or your loved one. The common ones include: 

Car Accidents

Drunk driving accidents increase around Spring Break as people enjoy alcohol and long nights out with family and friends. There’s nothing wrong with drinking, but make sure you’re not driving drunk. The TxDOT reported 15,775 accidents involving at least one drunk driver in Texas in 2023–582 were fatal.

If you know that you’re driving home, avoid drinking as much as possible or only take what you can handle. If you want to drink and have fun, choose someone sober to drive you home or hire an Uber.

Just because you’re responsibly driving sober doesn’t mean other drivers will be. Keep an eye out for swerving or other unusual behavior, maintain a safe distance from other vehicles at all times, and keep an eye out for drunk pedestrians just in case.

Slip-and-fall Injuries

Whether you’re shopping, eating at a restaurant, or trekking through an amusement park, slip-and-fall accidents can happen. If property owners aren’t careful to keep grounds free of hazards and control crowds, serious and sometimes life-threatening injuries can occur.

Keep an eye out for spills, broken sidewalks, and defective handrails, and keep a close eye on your children when in extremely crowded areas to limit your likelihood of a slip-and-fall injury.

Assault

This incident is common in hotels and bars where criminals usually keep an eye on guests or tourists as their target. When you are a guest in a particular place, do not be alone and stay in groups. Being alone makes you vulnerable to criminals, and it’ll be hard to defend yourself. Lock your doors and windows when you and your loved one are inside your hotel room. It will also be essential to check a hotel’s security before booking to ensure you and your loved one are safe.

Drowning 

Spring break weather is usually warm in Texas, making it a great option to go to beaches. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention stated that drowning is the leading cause of death for children. Whether fatal or nonfatal, it can still cause health problems for you and your loved one.

When swimming in the ocean or lakes, avoid going too far out and check the tides and currents on that day. Make sure there is a lifeguard on duty before going to the water. If you plan to swim, avoid drinking alcoholic beverages, as they can impair your senses, making you or your loved one prone to drowning. 

After all the precautions, accidents may still happen. It is important that you take evidence of the situation when you or your loved one gets injured because it will be useful when filing a claim against the negligent party. 

Spring Break Injury? Call Shaw. 

No one wants their week of relaxation to become disastrous. If you or your loved one had experienced spring break injuries due to other people’s negligence anywhere in Texas, you could be entitled to compensation for things like:

• Ambulance Costs,
• ER Treatment,
• Surgeries,
• Medical Bills,
• Pain and Suffering,
• Property Damage,
• Missed Work,
• Wrongful Death,
• And More.

We can help you find out for free.

Call Shaw at 800-862-1260 today or use the live chat to schedule your free case evaluation with one of our experienced personal injury lawyers. No fees, no obligations, just expert legal advice. We put our clients first because we care.

We look forward to serving you.