If you do find yourself injured while attending a music festival, don’t hesitate to get in contact with California injury lawyers.
Music festival season is upon us! Whether you’re planning a night taking in your favorite artists outdoors or an entire weekend of fun, you shouldn’t ignore your safety as you dance the night away. You should be able to have an amazing experience that you’ll be able to talk about for years to come. Our California injury lawyers have some helpful bits of advice to offer you to maintain your personal safety at your next big show.
Avoid Binge Drinking and Drug Use
Attending a music festival can make the temptation to binge drink stronger in anyone, even a normally responsible drinker. Don’t let the carefree atmosphere of the festival let you forget how to consume safely. Monitor how much you and your friends have drank and suggest water breaks after every finished drink. Also, be sure to keep an eye on your drink and your friend’s drinks, alcoholic or soft. Strangers can put drugs, like Rohypnol or GHB, in any unattended beverage. Never accept drinks from strangers, unless they come in sealed packaging. Abandon your drink for a new one if you lose sight of it.
Using drugs may seem like a rite of passage for some music festival goers. But, you could be putting your safety in jeopardy by using illegal drugs, or accepting them from fellow partiers. Furthermore, you should not mix alcohol and drugs together. You could end up violently ill or endanger your life.
Still, if you suffer an injury at a festival and believe someone else may have caused it, make sure you have the number to a team of California injury lawyers ready.
Prevent Dehydration and Heat Exhaustion
Late spring through early autumn are the prime seasons for music festivals. And most of these shows take place outdoors. As a result, some festivals can take place under hours of blazing, unforgiving sunshine. It’s massively important to monitor yourself for signs of dehydration. Keep a form of water on you at all times. Make sure you are consuming enough water to stay sufficiently hydrated through the activities that are common at a music festival.
Another danger of festival fun in the sun, is heat exhaustion. This is another way to refer to your body overheating above its normal temperature range. Alcohol and drug use coupled with the California heat can exacerbate this condition. If you experience your body overheating, promptly have a drink of cool water and find a cool, shady place to rest. To help prevent heat exhaustion, dress in loose, light fabrics for the festival. Bring a hat, sunglasses, and SPF with you as well.
Have a Plan
Attending a music festival can be a bit overwhelming, especially if it’s your first time. Having a plan of action before you make your way to the performance area can help save you some trouble while you’re there.
When you first arrive to the festival grounds, get your bearings on the festival area. Locate important places, such as toilets, food vendors, emergency assistance, and rest areas. If the festival provides a map, use it.
If you’re attending a music festival with a group of friends, address how you will all keep in contact through the festival before you head out. A buddy system and specific check-in place and time are great ideas to help you keep track of your group. If you’re going to a festival alone, introduce yourself to some of the people around you so that they will notice if you need help or if you go missing.
In any situation where you will be part of a large crowd of, possibly rowdy, people, it is in the best interest of your safety to always remain alert and aware of your surroundings. This goes for the people around you as well. Take note of anyone who is acting aggressively or dangerously. Distance yourself from the trouble, ideally in the direction of the nearest exit. Being aware of potential danger early can help you avoid injury. However, if you do find yourself injured while attending a music festival, don’t hesitate to get in contact with California injury lawyers to determine what your next steps should be.
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