Summer Safety Tips!

SUMMER SAFETY

WE DEAL WITH INJURIES FROM THE FOLLOWING ALL THE TIME, AND I KNOW THIS IS A BIT PREACHY, BUT PLEASE
REMEMBER:

BE PREPARED FOR HOT TEMPERATURES
Heat stroke can strike anyone, but people who work outdoors and the elderly are particularly at risk. Wear loose
fitting, lightly colored clothing and stay ultra-hydrated with sports drinks. An early warning sign of heat stroke is
cramping in the legs. If you experience cramping, take a break from your activity and hydrate yourself until the
cramping is gone.

BE CAREFUL SWIMMING AND BOATING
Never leave a child unattended near a body of water. It doesn’t take much water for a person to drown. Make sure that
young children are equipped with proper flotation devices like water wings and life vests. Also, beware of diving in
water of unknown depths and never swim alone. When boating, never operate the vessel under the influence of drugs or
alcohol and always steer clear of people floating and swimming in the water.

FIREWORK FUN
Every year we see people with blast injuries, burns, scars, and disfigurement from handling fireworks. It is best to let
sober adults handle fireworks and to keep children a safe distance away.

RIDE YOUR BIKE
It goes without saying that everyone regardless of age should wear a helmet when riding a bicycle, but I will include
that reminder in here anyway. Cyclists should wear brightly colored clothing and make sure that their bikes have
reflectors appropriate for nighttime driving.

ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES, DIRT BIKES, AND MOTORCYCLES
Here is a sad statistic: Children account for 30 percent of all ATV-related deaths, and emergency room treated injuries.
Do not allow children who are not old enough to drive to operate these recreational vehicles. Keep in mind that most
ATVs are not designed to carry a passenger, and you should always wear a helmet.

MOWING THE LAWN
We tend to see a lot of projectile object injuries that stem from accidents with lawnmowers. Be sure to remove sticks
and stones from the lawn before mowing. Always wear hearing and eye protection and shoes that provide superior
projection. That means no sandals when cutting the grass.

HAPPY SUMMER!!!!

Gary Burger

Founder | Injury Attorney
Gary Burger has dedicated his career to standing up against bullies. The founder and principal attorney of Burger Law | St. Louis Personal Injury Lawyer has helped hundreds of Missouri and Illinois individuals and families recover th …
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