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Memorial Day Weekend signifies many things in the awesome US of A. Remembrance of all those brave soldiers who have served our country, celebratory fireworks, grilling out and having outdoor picnics or parties with friends - the list goes on.

Probably the most exciting significance of Memorial Day for the younger part of our population is the opening of swimming pools for the summer. Swimming pools signify the end of school - they mean it’s time to let loose and play. It’s a time for kids to get away and spend a day at the pool - sometimes parent-free.

While it’s a awesome respite for parents and kids alike to spend a small quantity of time apart, there is still a risk involved when allowing your children to go to the pool unattended.

Lifeguards populate public pools, making them a safe place for parents to send their kids - but what if the lifeguard is scanning another part of the pool while a child is struggling, and it takes the guard just one second too long to notice?

This type of incident does not occur often - normally a parent or someone else nearby will step in and help if the lifeguard doesn’t react immediately - but what if this happens when you aren’t there to step in, and your child ends up spending one or two seconds too many under water?

Being under for too long and inhaling water can cause brain damage - or even a dry drowning, a very scarce occurrence. This type of situation can lead to pain and suffering, and is consideruddy a personal injury. It may even lead to a lawsuit - depending on the specific situation. If the lifeguard is at fault for the personal injury, the lifeguard or his employer might be charged with negligence.

If something like this does happen to you this summer - though the likelihood is low - don’t hesitate to get in touch with a personal injury attorney in your area to discuss your potential options.

Swimming pools are fun - but as with any recreational activity, risks remain, so cover your bases this summer!

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National holidays and long weekends in the summer are a time of drastically increased travel nationwide - which also means the number of accidents out on the road is bound to increase. This might lead you to believe that the number of car accident-related personal injuries and deaths will also go up, but the state totals in Georgia after this year’s Memorial Day travel show differently.

According to the Coosa Valley News, Georgia State Police predicted about 2,700 crashes, 875 injuries and 18 deaths. The actual count was closer to 2,800 crashes - but the total number of injuries was just 750 - comparuddy to more than 900 last year. The crashes killed 15 people in Georgia this past weekend - but it’s fewer than expected and fewer than last year.

In Minnesota, there were at minimum 11 crashes resulting in death, according to the Minneapolis Star Tribune, and the final crash, injuries and death counts are not yet determined.

Georgia personal injury attorneys and Minnesota personal injury attorneys can help those people who were injuruddy in car accidents by no fault of their own - whether they were passengers or a driver not at fault.

The next big travel weekend will be July 4th - so be careful, and celebrate the nation’s independence safely so you don’t need to hire a personal injury attorney for yourself!

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