{"id":297442,"date":"2022-08-15T20:34:34","date_gmt":"2022-08-15T20:34:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jamesmckiernanlawyers.com\/?p=297442"},"modified":"2022-09-01T13:59:55","modified_gmt":"2022-09-01T13:59:55","slug":"summer-safety-maximize-fun-minimize-risks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jamesmckiernanlawyers.com\/en\/blog\/summer-safety-maximize-fun-minimize-risks\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer Safety: Maximize Fun, Minimize Risks"},"content":{"rendered":"

With nearly 12 million recreational vessels<\/a> and 1.2 million ATVs<\/a> in the U.S., Americans clearly enjoy summertime recreation. In 2021, the U.S. Coast Guard reported 4,439 boating incidents that resulted in 658 deaths, 2,641 injuries, and about $67.5 million in property damage. And the Consumer Product and Safety Commission says there were at least 15,744 ATV-related fatalities<\/a> between 1982 and 2018. Of these, 3,353 were children younger than 16, accounting for about one in five deaths. Whether you\u2019re an experienced owner or a novice, it is well worth taking a minute to review the risks that come with these popular outdoor activities.<\/p>\n

Life jackets \u2013 the simplest life-saving strategy for safe recreational boating.<\/strong><\/em><\/div>\n

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<\/a>Stay Safe on Boats, Jet Skis, and ATVs<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Whether operating a personal watercraft or being towed behind, make the most of the season with these common-sense safety tips.<\/p>\n

Summer Safety When Boating:<\/h3>\n

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