Personal injuries can happen at any time, but the risk fluctuates depending on different factors. Spring time specifically is known for having a higher count of these top three kinds of personal injuries in particular.

Dog Bites
Yikes! Why are dog bites so common during the spring season?

As the weather improves, more and more pet owners are bringing their dogs out to enjoy the sunshine. Dog owners who let their pets run without a leash, and especially those who don’t muzzle dogs prone to aggression, increase the risk of dog bites to others.

Animal bites can cause mild to severe injuries such as:

  • Lacerations.
  • Broken bones.
  • Sprains and strains.
  • Amputations.
  • Chronic pain.
  • Contusions.

Car Accidents
Winter is more commonly known for car accidents because of the ice and snow, but springtime has plenty of dangers for drivers too. The two biggest hazards this time of year are rainy weather, and a higher amount of pedestrians. Follow these safety tips to help prevent an accident.

  • Avoid driving when visibility is low, such as at night, during heavy rain, or in foggy weather. If you have to drive, take it slow and make sure your windshield is clean.
  • When bikers, joggers, and other pedestrians are using the shoulder of the road, give them extra room and slow down as you pass by.
  • Reduce your speed and increase your following distance between yourself and other vehicles to lower your chances of hydroplaning.
  • If you find yourself hydroplaning, take your foot off of the gas and keep the wheel straight to avoid a spin out or skidding.
  • Always slow down a bit when approaching crosswalks, even if you don’t see anyone. A pedestrian could be out of your line of sight, or cross at the last minute.
  • Watch out for potholes that look like shallow puddles.

Car accident injuries can be extremely severe, and even permanent. A few of these common injuries include:

  • Spinal cord and neck injuries, sometimes even paralysis.
  • Traumatic Brain Injuries, or TBIs.
  • Lacerations, contusions, and broken bones.
  • Amputations.
  • Internal bleeding.
  • Whiplash.
  • Double Crush Syndrome, or DCS.

Remember, it’s vital that you go to the emergency room after getting into a car accident, even if you feel fine at first. There could be underlying injuries that need treatment, and delaying seeking medical attention can also hurt your personal injury claim later. It’s also important to contact a lawyer as soon as possible to help you win the compensation you need to cover your car accident injury related expenses.

Slip and Falls

Slip and fall injuries are extremely common, all year round. In fact, they are the most common type of workers’ compensation injury. However, these accidents are common in the spring for one specific reason.

Because of the harsh temperatures and weather of winter, asphalt, pavement, and sidewalks suffer damage. After the snow melts, it reveals new cracks, potholes, and uneven surfaces that weren’t there before, or used to be minor. Remember to watch your step, and wear shoes with good traction and support. A slip and fall accident can lead to a wide range of personal injuries.

Property owners are legally responsible for maintaining safe conditions for all visitors, except for trespassers. Contact your attorney to gather the evidence you need to get the compensation you deserve.

How Can You Help Your Attorney?
Evidence is the most important part of any personal injury claim. Without evidence that another party is at fault for your injuries, you almost certainly have no case. Your lawyer can help you gather the proof necessary, but you can help along the process by gathering the following.

  • Pictures or videos of your injuries, and the scene of the accident on the day it happened.
  • Name and contact information of eye witnesses.
  • Receipts or other proof of payment for medical treatment.
  • Copies of medical or police reports.

Your personal injury lawyer can also help you obtain examinations and testimonies from experts, medical records, police records, security camera footage, and other evidence you need and are unable to obtain.

If you’ve been injured in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence, you shouldn’t be left to pay for it. Give us a call to schedule your initial consultation, where you’ll receive free legal advice. Contact The Pottenger Law Firm for a strong legal defense from a compassionate attorney near you.