As the weather gets progressively warmer over the next few months, many individuals will undoubtedly find themselves looking for ways to cool off. One way people tend to do that here in Mississippi is by heading down to the gulf or one of our state’s many lakes, rivers, and other bodies of water.  

You need to keep a few details in mind if hitting the water is in the cards for you this spring and summer. You may want to apprise yourself of the leading causes of recreational boating accidents and how often they occur. 

Accidental injury is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. According to the National Safety Council, accidental injuries can be blamed for an injury every second of the day and one preventable death every three minutes. Accidental injuries may be caused by any number of events, including slip and fall accidents. 

A slip and fall accident may cause severe or even fatal injuries. These types of incidents were responsible for 41,300 (26%) of all preventable deaths in homes and communities in 2020. While you can fall and suffer an injury anywhere, here are some of the more common locations where slip and fall accidents happen: