May 03, 2024 in News Legal News

Legal News: What Is Trauma Season? Common Spring/Summer Injuries

As the snow melts and temperatures rise, Canadians eagerly step outside to soak up the sunshine and engage in outdoor activities. However, this increase in outdoor recreation also leads to a spike in accidents and injuries, giving rise to what healthcare professionals often refer to as "trauma season"; studies show that we see an uptick in trauma admissions between April and November.

Local GTA health services have even issued warnings speaking to the potential for danger and harm.

As winter finally releases its yearly grip on us and we can again breathe in fresh, warm air, it’s important to keep your safety in mind as you venture out and indulge in all that the Canadian summer and spring have to offer.

Let’s examine some of the more common injuries Ontarians sustain during trauma season - and what options are available to you should you be involved in a traumatic accident.

Common Injuries During Trauma Season

Below are some of the more common injuries we see during this season year after year:

Boating Accidents

With more individuals taking to the waterways, incidents involving boats can range from minor bumps and bruises to severe, life-altering injuries or even drowning. A boating accident lawyer can help you determine liability and pursue compensation for your injury.

ATV and Recreational Vehicle Accidents

The thrill of riding ATVs and other recreational vehicles comes with a risk. These accidents often result in fractures, head injuries, or more severe outcomes. As roads clear and enthusiasts get their motorcycles out of winter storage, it’s important to remember that a motorcycle accident lawyer can play a pivotal role in helping along your recovery.

Cycling and Pedestrian Accidents

Longer daylight hours mean more cyclists and pedestrians are out and about, leading to an increase in accidents involving vehicles, other cyclists, or obstacles. Dozens of cyclists are killed each year, and hundreds more are left catastrophically injured; a bike accident lawyer or wrongful death lawyer can help you and your family recover.

Sports and Recreation Injuries

From soccer to swimming, engaging in summer sports can sometimes lead to sprains, strains, and other injuries due to overexertion or accidents. More severe ones may require a concussion injury lawyer or brain injury lawyer in order to pursue your legal rights.

Slips, Trips, and Falls

Whether at a barbecue, on a hiking trail, or simply walking on a newly wet pavement, slips and falls are common and can cause significant harm. A slip and fall lawyer can help you assess if there is liability in your case and what available legal next-steps you can take.

This is not an exhaustive list, as the season also sees injuries from gardening, home DIY projects, and more leisurely activities that can unexpectedly turn perilous.

That said, the above accidents do tend to have higher chances of turning catastrophic, leaving you or a loved one permanently changed and in need of support to adjust to this new normal.

And that’s where a personal injury lawyer comes in.

Seeking Compensation and Legal Support

If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident during trauma season, it's important to understand that you may be entitled to compensation, especially if the injury is catastrophic. Injuries sustained through no fault of your own or due to the negligence of another party can have life-altering consequences, both physically and financially. If that’s the case, you have the right to compensation that can help in your recovery journey as well as adapting to a potentially radically different set of daily circumstances.

Neinstein Personal Injury Lawyers: Advocating for Your Rights

At Neinstein personal injury lawyers, we specialize in navigating the complexities of personal injury law. With a profound understanding of the challenges faced by individuals and families dealing with the aftermath of serious injuries, our team is committed to providing compassionate, effective legal representation.

Not only do we help our clients understand their rights and explore all avenues for seeking the compensation they deserve, we also leverage our extensive experience helping the catastrophically injured to connect you with the appropriate healthcare professional and other resources that can help in the recovery process.

Our experience spans a wide range of personal injury cases, including accidents and injuries sustained during the trauma season. We adhere to the highest standards of professionalism and ethical practice, always putting our clients’ needs first.

If you or a loved one has been injured, we invite you to reach out for a free consultation.Our team is here to listen to your story, assess your case, and guide you through the legal process, every step of the way.

We typically operate on a contingency fee basis, which means that you won’t pay unless we settle or win in court. It’s our way of making this process as stress-free as possible for our clients who have often just experienced one of the most trying times of their lives - we’re here to make sure that your legal experience doesn’t compound on that.