Three Areas To Avoid This Summer To Protect Yourself From A Connecticut Slip And Fall Injury

We don’t often worry about getting a Connecticut slip and fall injury in the summer months.  This type of injury is often paired with the dangerous ice and snow conditions of the winter.  It is not just winter when slip and fall accidents happen and you should be vigilant year round.

Many times during the summer months we let our guard down and are not on the lookout for hazards that could cause us to fall and injure ourselves.  While we’re out having fun in the sun, danger lurks and could be the cause of a very difficult injury.

The last thing we want to do is put a damper on your summer fun, but you should be on the lookout of these areas where you could end up hurting yourself.  If you prevent injury, you will stay upright all summer and enjoy as much fun as you can throughout the warmest part of the year.

Some of the areas you will want to be extra careful around this summer include;

• Pool decks or patios.  With water splashing all over these already slippery surfaces there is great danger if you are not careful.  If you’ve ever heard a lifeguard on duty yelling “no running!” you may already know the dangers of this particular summer hot spot.  The best thing you can do to keep yourself safe is to slow down and always walk around pools.
• City recreation facilities.  If a municipality does not keep it’s tennis and basketball courts in good shape they can present a serious safety risk.  It is great fun to play with friends in the summer, but damage to the courts could lead to injury.  If you come across a damaged court, move on to the next one.
• Sidewalks and boardwalks.  Many people enjoy an evening stroll through their favorite downtown or a walk along an area boardwalk, but there are dangerous defects that can happen and cause you to fall down and injure yourself.  This becomes particularly treacherous if you are out at night.

We hope you have an incredible fun summer with lots of good times at the pool and along the boardwalk.  Just make sure you are protecting yourself against the dangers that can be presenting themselves to you and leading you into a Connecticut slip and fall accident.