4 Safe Ways to Beat Thanksgiving Traffic
With four days to do nothing but watch football, bond with loved ones and eat delicious food, it’s no secret why millions of Americans look forward to the long Thanksgiving weekend. Many people use the time off to visit family, but with more vehicles on the road comes a higher risk of crashing.
According to the American Automobile Association, at least 46 million Americans celebrated Thanksgiving with a weekend getaway in 2014. However, the combination of traffic congestion and driving on unfamiliar roads is a recipe for car accidents. In 2015, an estimated 52,300 people were injured on the road over the Thanksgiving holiday – and another 433 lost their lives.
If a drunk, distracted or reckless driver injures you over the Thanksgiving weekend, turn to Rensch & Rensch Law. An accident attorney in Omaha will help you claim compensation for medical bills, lost wages and non-economic damages.
Call 1-800-471-4100 to schedule a free initial consultation. You can also learn more about car accident injury lawsuits in Nebraska by visiting USAttorneys.com.
4 Safe Ways to Beat Thanksgiving Traffic
Nobody likes to get stuck in congested traffic with anxious drivers. If you’re planning a road trip, take these four steps to avoid the clamor:
- Leave Early
Leaving early not only will help you bypass traffic, but it will also give you plenty of time to reach your destination. You won’t feel motivated to speed or drive recklessly to stay on schedule.
- Don’t Forget Your GPS
Driving on unfamiliar roads increases the risk of crashing. Remember to program your GPS before you depart, and activate its “voice guidance” feature so you can keep your eyes on the road.
- Drive at a Safe Speed
Speeding elongates your vehicle’s stopping distance and reduces the amount of time you have to react to unexpected hazards in the road – and chances are, you won’t reach your destination much faster by rushing.
- Come Home Early
Many people are tempted to stay with their family as long as possible, but don’t put yourself in a position where you have to rush home. Leave early so you can take your time – and you might also avoid the post-Thanksgiving traffic congestion.
One Final Tip: Keep Your Distance from Drunk Drivers
It’s no secret that drunk-driving rates spike over the Thanksgiving weekend. You can avoid accidents and injuries by keeping your distance from motorists who show these signs of intoxication:
- Swerving;
- Straddling two lanes;
- Almost hitting the curb or an object in the road;
- Using the wrong turn signal; or
- Driving without their headlights turned on at night.
If you or a loved one suffers an injury on a Thanksgiving road trip, contact Rensch & Rensch Law. An Omaha personal-injury lawyer will evaluate your case, provide legal guidance and aggressively represent your interests.
With more than 45 years of combined legal experience, our attorneys have the knowledge and resources to help you recover the maximum compensation – and if we do not win, then you will not pay attorneys’ fees. Call 1-800-471-4100 to schedule a free initial consultation.
