‘Tis the Season...for More Car Accidents?

The holiday season is a time for joyous celebrations, catching up with old friends and family and reflecting on all of the things we have to be thankful for. Unfortunately, for a lot of people, the holidays can be the furthest thing from joyous if you or a loved one or injured in a car accident. There are many reasons why automobile accidents increase during the holiday season and winter months. 

Every motorist should be aware of the challenges for safe driving during the winter which include more motorists on the road while under the influence of alcohol, distracted drivers and treacherous winter weather.

Drunk Driving Increases over the Holidays

According to the US Department of Transportation, hundreds of lives are lost each year over the holiday season due to drunk drivers. An average of 300 people nationally were killed in drunk driving accidents just during the week between Christmas and New Year’s from 2011 – 2016.  781 people were killed in drunk driving accidents just during the month of December. If you’ve been injured in a car accident due to the negligence of an impaired driver, contact the top car accident attorney in Ohio to protect your rights.

Look out for Distracted Drivers

Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of car accidents with drivers using their cell phone as the main reason for driving distracted. We’ve all seen it, the car in front of us swerving in and out of their lane as they try to talk or text on their phone while driving. These are obviously cars you do not want to drive next to, unfortunately you do not always see a distracted driver coming.  

Add the stress of the holidays, friends, family, road trips, shopping, and there are a lot more distracted, stressed out drivers on the road over the holidays than any other time.  You should always practice defensive driving and especially when you suspect a distracted driver. If you or a loved one have experienced an automobile accident due to the negligence of another, you need an experienced automobile accident attorney. 

Winter Weather Conditions

A good portion of the United States experiences wintry weather conditions especially the Midwest including Ohio. A light snowfall might give a picturesque, winter wonderland view, but there is most likely ice on the road under those pretty snowflakes. Whether you’re driving in light snow, rain and sleet, freezing rain or a winter storm, Mother Nature causes more car accidents during the cold winter months. Be sure to slow down when driving in harsh weather conditions and give yourself extra travel time so you are not hurried.

If you have been injured in a car accident you need the advice of an experienced car accident attorney. Schiff & Associates has been helping the good people of Ohio recover the settlement they deserve since 1982.

Schiff & Associate is a top automobile accident attorney in Ohio with experience in serious personal injury and wrongful death cases. We help you on a contingency basis which means you pay nothing unless we make a recovery for you. Contact us to learn more about what your case is worth and speak with an experienced car accident attorney.