
The fun of spring break unfortunately comes with an increased risk of accidents and injuries, Florida attorneys say.
The Sunshine State is a top destination for spring breakers – and that’s a top concern for personal injury and auto accident attorneys. Florida draws a huge number of college and high school students bent on a week of sun, fun and, unfortunately, drinking. If you’re a level-headed spring breaker, or if you live, work or travel in areas where spring breakers frequent, keep in mind statistics that show an increased risk of injury.
Areas popular among spring break participants all report a spike in the number of DUIs and DUI-related car crashes during the season, which typically spans from early March to mid or late April. In fact, for many college and beach towns, spring break and the weekends before and after represent the most dangerous nine days of the year on the road. During this time, the demographics of car crashes shift as well, more people in their late teens and early twenties involved or affected.
Inebriated individuals also can be prone to physical violence. Bars and night clubs in particular see an increase in violence during the spring break season. Choose your night spots wisely. Look for nightlife establishments that have cover charges, dress codes, well-lit parking lots and security cameras. Many nightclubs and bars are starting to wand down customers and even check purses that security personnel feel may hold a weapon. All night spots in spring break destination areas have making money on the mind, but the better, safer and ultimately more fun establishments are mindful of safety as well.
Spring break also can be marred by diving and drowning incidents. Overcrowding of pools and beaches can lead to accidents or even intentional harm. A scan of past media coverage includes multiple stories of spring breakers injured from falling or being pushed into pools or off balconies, or from diving into unmarked shallow areas.
Drunk drivers, violent individuals and hotels, bars, nightclubs and other establishments with unsafe conditions can cause irreparable harm or even death to spring break participants and those around them. If you or your loved one is injured this spring break season, contact Steinberg & Linn, P.A., experienced personal injury and auto accident attorneys with Florida offices in Port Charlotte, Fort Myers and Naples.










