It’s July. And the lazy, hazy days of summer are upon us. Lots of folks embrace the opportunity to get away from the home and office, to travel to other states or foreign countries and generally enjoy sightseeing, recreational activities, indigenous cuisines, and cruise ships, among other adventures.

While the notion of “getting away” is understandably attractive and exciting, dangers lurk in many of these exploits. Vacationers, in unfamiliar surroundings, doing things they may not physically be prepared for, and taking risks they are not fully aware of can suffer injury, illness, even death while vacationing. There may be legal considerations the optimistic, buoyant and adventure-seeking vacationer has not contemplated. When tragedy strikes, however, the legal consequences can be significant. Departure from the normal protective cocoon of home and business—where the legal system is generally familiar and a local lawyer is readily available—can leave the vacationing victim stranded at the mercy of foreign laws, confounding procedures and unfamiliar counsel.

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