Back-to-School Accident Prevention |
Posted: September 12, 2017 |
Back-to-school season can be an exciting time for both parents and children, but it can also be a dangerous time as well. Many children commute to school on foot or commute to school by bicycle and this means that there is an increased risk of motor vehicle accidents occurring as young people are suddenly on streets where they have not been during the summer months. Motorists need to be aware they are more likely to encounter children walking to and from school and should take steps to try to reduce the chances that an auto accident will happen and leave a child injured. Children could also be at risk of accidents occurring at school, either on the playground, while doing extracurricular activities like sporting events, or while attending classes within school buildings. Schools need to take appropriate precautions to make sure that young people are kept safe during the back-to-school season and throughout the entirety of the school year. If a school, a driver, or any other business or individual fails to take reasonable precautions to protect vulnerable children, a New York City injury lawyer can provide help to families in taking appropriate legal action to obtain compensation. Parents whose children are hurt should contact an experienced attorney for help as soon as possible to begin pursuing a claim against those responsible for causing harm. Preventing Injury Risks to Kids During Back-to-School Season Since auto accident risks rise during the morning and after school hours when children are commuting to and from school, motorists must be especially cautious during this time period. Drivers should be certain to obey the speed limit, especially in residential areas. They should be aware they are more likely to see children on the roads and should pay careful attention to watch for kids who may be crossing the street or who may be walking or riding on their bicycles. This means not driving while using a cell phone and avoiding other types of distractions behind the wheel as well. Schools also need to do their part to keep children safe. This means maintaining the school premises -- including both the building and any outside facilities like playgrounds -- in an appropriate manner to reduce the risks of injuries caused by falls, exposure to toxins, falling objects or any other hazards. When children participate in school sporting events, coaches and other school professionals should also follow best practices for safety, including taking swift action if a child may have suffered a concussion or other head injury. In any situation where drivers, schools, sports teams or others fall short of providing appropriate protections to children during back-to-school season, a personal injury lawyer can help parents and families to determine if they can make a claim under negligence laws. An attorney can assist parents in assessing who is accountable for causing a child to suffer injury and can help parents to prove their claim so they can obtain compensation to provide for their injured children. Contact an attorney as soon as possible following an incident to begin putting together a case.
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