Tips for Back-to-School Safety

Simple Tips for Back-to-School Safety

While the pandemic forced many people to go through difficult times, everyone still deserves to belong to a safe community, particularly children. No matter if you are a parent, a child, or any other member of the community, it is important to adhere to some helpful tips for back-to-school safety as the school season resumes and presents unique challenges. If your child is injured at school, the compassionate injury attorneys at the Law Office of Cohen & Jaffe LLP are here to help. Reach out today to schedule your free consultation.

Practice School Bus Safety

One of the most dangerous situations involving school buses is when children get on and get off of these vehicles. While most children learn school bus safety rules, not all students remember to follow them. Whether you drive close to school buses or transport your children to school, you should remember to apply extra caution. Some of the most helpful steps that people can take when traveling around school buses include:

• Cautiously approach a school bus when its lights are flashing yellow
• Drive with the highest degree of care possible when you notice children walking on the street or around school buses
• If a school bus’s lights are flashing, kids are likely in a hurry to get on the bus or home from school and in their hurry might forget safety rules

Safety Steps Students Should Remember to Follow

Students should follow some important safety precautions involving school buses to decrease their chances of ending up in an accident. Some of these safety steps include:

• Arrive at the school bus stop several minutes early to reduce reasons for rushing
• Look to your left and right while crossing the road
• Make sure that the school bus has come to a complete stop before getting on or off
• Make sure to only walk on sidewalks
• Never accept a ride from a stranger you meet near the school bus stop
• Only cross the street in designated areas
• Only face the traffic while walking on streets that are not equipped with sidewalks
• Stay away from the road while waiting for the bus
• Try to make eye contact with drivers before crossing the road to increase visibility

Take Steps to Reduce COVID-19 Exposure

The New York City Department of Education has recommended that students follow some important steps to reduce exposure to  COVID-19 this school season. Some of the steps that children are recommended to follow include:

• Avoid shaking hands with others
• Consider transporting your children to school through more private methods than the bus
• Cover your mouth when coughing or sneezing
• Keep a six-foot distance from other children on the bus whenever possible
• Make sure your child monitors his or her health more closely than usual for any warning signs of COVID-19
• Wash your hands routinely with both soap and water
• Wear a face covering

Do Not Hesitate to Speak with a Compassionate Long Island Accident Lawyer 

If your child was injured in an accident and another party is responsible, you should not hesitate to speak with an experienced personal injury attorney at Cohen & Jaffe LLP today. We understand the challenges commonly faced by accident victims and remain committed to fighting for the results they deserve. Contact our law office today to schedule a free case evaluation.

For a free legal consultation, call 516-358-6900