Enjoy Spring’s Arrival … But Stay Alert! Tips For Staying Safe During Seasonal Changes

The warmer temperatures, rebirth of nature, and increased daylight of spring are accompanied by a surge of outdoor activities … and, naturally, occurrences of injury.

Fatal car crashes begin to climb in the spring due to the increased amount of travelers on the roadways, and peak in late summer. Daylight saving time (“spring forward”) has been shown to alter some drivers’ sleep schedules for a week or two, causing incidents of drowsy driving.

Motorcyclists and bicyclists emerge from hibernation. Car and truck drivers need to be alert to their presence and respect their right to the road. Bicyclists and motorcyclists should follow traffic rules and make themselves as visible as possible.

Beware of potholes. The constant freezing-melting-refreezing and subsequent contraction and expansion of roadway asphalt over the winter can make a mess of things by spring. Drivers may swerve or lose control upon striking a pothole, which can have major consequences. If you’re injured in a springtime crash caused by someone else’s negligence, a car accident attorney can help you understand your legal options and seek fair compensation.

Stay alert while driving through neighborhoods. Pedestrians are increasingly afoot as well as kids who may possibly dart into traffic.

Children love playing outdoors, and playgrounds are a popular destination. Kids frequently do kid things and get hurt, but some instances of injury may be due to poor equipment maintenance and/or improper construction.

Pet dogs spend more time outdoors once spring arrives, so it’s incumbent upon owners to secure the areas where their canines romp. If a dog owner is walking their dog, never make a sudden move to pet it. Always ask the owner’s permission, and steer clear of strays.

Have You Or A Loved One Been Seriously Hurt Or Even Killed By A Drunk Driver In Georgia?

If you or a loved one have been injured or killed by a drunk driver or carelessness, recklessness and negligence of another, contact Georgia Super Lawyer Jason R. Schultz PC to make sure you are compensated for all of your lost wages, medical expenses and pain. Do not face the insurance company alone. Jason has helped injured victims in Peachtree City and throughout all of Georgia for over 30 years and looks forward to helping you.

Jason R. Schultz

Helping Georgia area residents with car accident, medical malpractice, and personal injury claims since 1991.

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