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Why There Is An Increased Risk For Car Accidents Around The Holidays

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The view from a car accident on a busy street during the holidays.

Florida is being hammered hard by a rise in traffic accident deaths. According to the National Safety Council, car accident mortality was up 9% from 2015 and 18% from 2014. So even when accounting for year-round driving, the rate of deadly accidents is growing. Given Florida’s record pace for accident deaths in 2016, there is sadly little reason to anticipate the rate will decline as the holiday season approaches.

The likelihood of an accident occurring on the roadway increases during the holidays. This is likely owing largely to the increased road utilization by many people who might not even use the route on typical days.

So, every driver needs to have a car accident lawyer rather than being uninsured during the holidays.

DUI During the Holidays

During the holiday season, impaired drivers who get behind the wheel after drinking alcohol pose the greatest threat to public safety. Everyone is aware of the increased availability of alcoholic substances and beverages during the holiday season. Most people use “holiday” to refer to a day when they are free to celebrate themselves the most, typically by hosting parties or going to parties and drinking alcohol. Now, when the party is over and it is time to go home, can you guess what happens?

Accidents! They will be incapable of even holding the wheels correctly due to their level of intoxication, and there is a possibility that they will crash the vehicle even if they are the only vehicle on the road. As a result, preventing excessive intoxication should be your top priority on holidays.

Fourth of July celebrations in Florida are notorious for their excessive consumption of alcohol and late-night driving, making it one of the state’s most dangerous holidays.

According to MADD, as of 2015, there were 113,076 three-time DUI law offenders and 11,681 five-time offenders in the United States. However, we believe that people are generally aware of DUI and its dangers. In 2015, there was a 14.8% rise in the number of deaths caused by DUIs.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is so certain that the number of car accidents rises over the holiday season that they make annual estimates of the number of car accidents before the start of the holiday season. The number of people arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs reaches its peak between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve, as reported by the NHTSA.

There Are More Young Drivers on The Road

Not only the working class will be given a day off during the holidays, but the dependent class, which includes students and other adolescents, will also be given a day off during the holidays. This is something you should keep in mind. This indicates that a greater number of young drivers will be on the road due to the holidays.

Excessive free time can cause boredom, leading to young people having access to parties and drinking substances, which can only result in a guaranteed road accident.

In addition, some young drivers might have little experience behind the wheel, and there is a higher risk of getting into an accident when an inexperienced individual is behind the wheel.

Though it may not be possible to prevent accidents or keep young drivers off the road, it is still in your best interest to hire a vehicle accident lawyer if you are involved in an accident.

Distracted Drivers on The Road

A rising number of car accidents on the highway can also be attributed, in part, to drivers who lose concentration behind the wheel.
Imagine a scenario where a motorist is distracted instead of paying attention to the road, and another person is simultaneously on the road. Well, an accident will occur.

It is common knowledge that drivers’ increasing rate of distraction and a lack of self-control are the primary causes of most accidents. While some are only distracted by different elements on and off the road, other motorists have even developed an addiction to mobile devices.

People from all over the country flock to Florida during the winter holidays to get out of their cities. Florida is also one of the most popular tourist cities. Additionally, the number of people living in the city rises as former residents return to the area to spend time with their family and friends.

Therefore, most of these tourists aren’t used to the roads and the rules of the roads in Florida. Some of them are even using a GPS device, which will make it much easier for them to become distracted while driving. Despite this, some Floridians utilize the GPS too, and the result is almost the same as when a stranger is using it—namely, that it might not reflect the current traffic. Because of this, it will be easy for them to commit an error, which may lead to a collision.

Pedestrian Risk

You should always remember that danger on the road during the holidays is not limited to the drivers but also involves pedestrians.
Because there are now more drunk drivers, drivers who lack expertise, distracted drivers, and drivers who are unknown to pedestrians, the best option for pedestrians is to hire a car accident lawyer so that they can protect themselves.

Contact A Car Accident Lawyer

There is a greater likelihood of accidents occurring around the holidays, so it is in your best interest to consult with a car accident lawyer. You should never put an intoxicated person, someone who is distracted, new drivers, or anyone who is not experienced behind the wheel of a vehicle. Remember, your safety comes first.

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