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Written by Jelena Tiemann and Peter B. Tiemann

Last Updated : June 16, 2025
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Posted on Monday, June 16th, 2025 at 1:44 pm    

As the school year winds down and summer break begins, kids everywhere are ready to trade classrooms for sunshine and outdoor adventures. However, with the increase in outdoor play, bike rides, and family road trips comes a higher risk of accidents and injuries.

At Tiemann Law Firm, we want you and your family to have a safe and injury-free summer. Here are key summer safety tips to help protect children and prevent personal injuries now that school is out.

1. Pedestrian Safety: Teach Kids to Be Street Smart

Children are more likely to be struck by a car during summer months when they are playing outside, walking to the park, or visiting friends.

Tips to Prevent Pedestrian Accidents

  • Always use crosswalks and obey traffic signals.
  • Teach children to make eye contact with drivers before crossing the street.
  • Remind kids to never run into the road, even if a toy or ball rolls into it.
  • Avoid distractions like phones or headphones while walking near traffic.

Summer Safety Tips Now That School Is Out: Protecting Your Family from Preventable Injuries

2. Bicycle Safety: Gear Up the Right Way

With more kids biking during the summer, bike-related injuries can spike without proper precautions.

Bike Safety Essentials

  • Ensure your child wears a properly fitted helmet—every ride, every time.
  • Teach hand signals and obey traffic laws.
  • Ride in bike lanes or on sidewalks where legal.
  • Equip bikes with reflectors and lights, especially for evening rides.

3. Car Safety: Stay Alert on the Roads

Whether you’re heading out for a family vacation or just to the grocery store, more young pedestrians and bicyclists mean drivers must stay vigilant.

Car Safety Tips

  • Slow down in neighborhoods, parks, and near schools—even if school is out.
  • Always check mirrors and blind spots for kids on foot or bike.
  • Never drive distracted. Put phones away and focus on the road.
  • Back out of driveways slowly and check behind your vehicle.

If you have a personal injury case and need guidance, support, and advice, contact the personal injury attorneys of Tiemann Law Firm. Call us today to set up a free, same-day consultation at (916) 999-9000.

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