Summer Car Accidents Caused by More Travelers
AAA estimates that 37 million more people are expected to travel in 2021 than did in 2020. This increase in traffic means an increase in truck and car accidents. Therefore, an increase in personal injury accident claims are expected as well. I encourage everyone to remain patient while traveling on highways to minimize your risk of a car accident this summer.
Avoiding Summer Car Accidents~Advice from a Roanoke Car Accident Lawyer
Car Accidents on Crowded Highways
There’s been a lot of talk in the news lately about America’s crumbling infrastructure and what we can do about it. I completely agree that something needs to be done about our overcrowded highways and bridges. Overcrowded highways lead to dangerous conditions that cause car accidents for drivers and their passengers.
Road Rage Causes Car Accidents
Aggressive driving behaviors lead to road rage car accidents. Examples of road rage include tailgating or trying to force someone off of the road, impolite hand gestures or physical alterations. An estimated one third of all vehicle collisions is attributed to road rage. Subsequently, my advice as a Roanoke car accident lawyer to summer drivers is to exhibit patience and distance your vehicle from anyone who is not driving safely.
Excessive Speed Causes Car Accidents
Excessive speed caused 26% of car accident deaths in the United States in 2018. Therefore, my recommendation to all summer travelers hoping to avoid a car accident this year is to obey the posted speed limits. Always adjust your speed according to weather and roadway conditions. If traveling on a schedule, be patient and add in extra time for traffic delays so that you won’t find yourself rushing to make an appointment.
DUI Causes Car Accidents
Thanksgiving night still holds the record for DUI related car accidents. More people are getting out, so it is reasonable to expect more people will be injured of killed by a drunk driver this summer. I’m a Roanoke DUI car accident lawyer, and I will tell you that a Roanoke DUI car accident can happen to anyone. You should lessen your risk of being killed by a drunk driver by:
- allowing distance between your vehicle and one being driven by someone you suspect is drunk
- calling the police when you suspect someone is driving under the influence
- never riding in a vehicle operated by a drunk driver.
Hydroplaning Causes Car Accidents
Pop-up summer thunderstorms can create dangerous conditions for drivers. For example, strong winds and flooded roadways can cause drivers to lose control of their vehicles. Around 22% of car accidents are attributed to inclement weather. These accidents can be prevented by slowing your vehicle, maintaining a safe driving distance from others and finding a safe place to stop until the storm passes. In other words, as a Roanoke car accident lawyer, I implore you to use patience when traveling this summer.
Roanoke Car Accident Lawyer
Paul Thomson is a Roanoke car accident lawyer with over 26 years of experience. He dedicates his entire practice to personal injury law. Therefore, he will not be distracted by criminal cases, divorce cases, traffic court or other areas of law. He and his staff will be there to answer your questions about your personal injury lawsuit. Click here to see his results. Then call 1-540-777-4900.
