Summer Camp Accidents

Summer camp is an exciting time. Kids get to experience new things, meet new people, be active in the outdoors, and have a sense of independence. While all of these things are a great way for a child to spend their summer, there are still risks involved in sending your child to summer camp.

If your child has been injured in an accident, contact 844 See Mike for a free consultation. We are a Chicago-based injury law firm representing individuals (and their families) who have suffered an injury in an accident. We will handle your case quickly and advise you every step of the way, and we will not hesitate to go to trial for you. Lastly, 844 See Mike is not paid attorneys’ fees unless we win your case. Our no-fee promise is that simple. You have nothing to risk when you hire us – only the opportunity to seek justice.

Types of Camp Accidents and Injuries

Most of the time your child will attend a summer camp and not suffer any accidents or major injuries. However, from the moment your child steps onto the camp bus until the time they get home they are at-risk for suffering some type of summer camp injury. 

Some of the most common types of summer camp accidents and injuries include:

• Transportation Accidents-It is the responsibility of the driver who is transporting your child to summer camp to keep them safe. In most cases, summer campers arrive by bus or van and because these busses and vans are often not equipped with seatbelts, a transportation accident can be quite serious and even deadly. If your child is involved in a transportation accident on their way to or from summer camp, the driver could be found liable for their injuries.
• Water Accidents-Most summer camps are in the wilderness and have access to lakes, rivers, or swimming pools. Children are prone to water accidents, especially if they are not a strong swimmer, they are caught in inclement weather, or they get caught in strong currents. It is important that all summer camp staff are trained in CPR and can recognize when a situation requires more in-depth medical treatment.
• Fire Accidents-Summer camps that are focused on being in the outdoors often involve campfires and outdoor cooking. Children that are improperly supervised run the risk of suffering serious burns while cooking or playing in the fire.
• Lack of Supervision-Staff members that are not supervising the camp attendees, or camps that do not have an adequate number of staff members for the number of campers, put their young charges at-risk for accidents and injuries.
• Sexual Abuse-Unfortunately, the number of sexual abuse cases at summer camps has increased in recent years. Whether it is by a camp employee or an outsider who has entered the camp, summer camps are tasked with ensuring that the campers are protected and safe. When the summer camp fails, children suffer life-long, devastating trauma.

If your child suffered an accident or injury at a summer camp, you as their legal guardian can hold the negligent camp liable for their damages by hiring an experienced personal injury lawyer to represent them and ensure that they receive the compensation that they deserve.

We at 844 See Mike are proud to serve our fellow citizens in personal injury cases, especially when you or a loved one has been injured, and we are fully committed to protecting your rights and ensuring that the other party is held legally accountable when negligence occurs. We will fight until the very end to ensure that you are fully compensated for all injuries and losses resulting from the accident, including medical expenses, property damage, lost wages, and pain and suffering, and you won’t owe us a dime for our services.

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