Spring Break Injuries: Not Only For Spring Breakers

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When it comes time for college students to enjoy spring break, partying is foremost on their minds. Unfortunately, while they are having fun drinking and otherwise enjoying themselves on the beach, at a bar, or in a hotel, local residents in the area are often victims of injuries at the hands of rowdy students. If you are a local resident of a spring break area who has been injured by partying students, contact the Florida spring break accident attorneys at Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore for assistance in gaining the compensation you deserve for your injuries. 

Why Do Injuries Occur? 

In most situations, local residents are injured by spring break students who are intoxicated. Thus, when they leave a bar or hotel, they may be riding a scooter down a sidewalk, chasing their friends, or perhaps even turning belligerent toward unsuspecting residents. When this happens, always make sure you contact Tampa accident attorneys as soon as possible to discuss filing a personal injury lawsuit. 

Documenting the Incident 

If you find yourself injured due to the carelessness of a spring break student, make sure you document as much of the incident as possible. If you have a smartphone with you, get it out and make a video recording of any belligerent behavior directed at you, the area where the incident occurred, and any injuries you may have sustained. Along with this, try to speak to anyone who witnessed the incident and your injuries, making sure you get their contact information in case you or your Tampa personal injury attorneys need to speak to them at a later date. 

If you have been injured due to the negligence of a spring breaker, contact the law firm of Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore to schedule a consultation. Our experienced attorneys will fight hard to help you receive the financial compensation, including for medical bills and lost wages, that you deserve.