Labor Day driving safety tips include leaving early in the day, avoiding distractions while driving, and ensuring your vehicle is ready for an emergency. With heavy congestion on the roads as people go to or return from events, Labor Day driving can be a headache.
Unfortunately, with increased congestion also comes a high risk of accidents. Following safe driving tips is essential. However, if you do end up in an accident because someone else is careless or reckless, a Raleigh car accident lawyer from CR Legal Team can help.
Safety Tips for Labor Day Driving
Whether you’re heading home from a long weekend or going somewhere just for the day, it’s important to follow a few key safety tips. These include making sure you’re prepared if a breakdown or traffic jam occurs, following general traffic safety rules, leaving earlier in the day, and having a designated driver if you plan to drink.
Unfortunately, even when all the precautions are taken, accidents can happen. Understanding your legal rights after a crash is also an important part of being ready for the roads on Labor Day. A Raleigh personal injury lawyer at CR Legal Team will explain your legal options if you are injured in an accident.
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Call 888-843-8326How to Prepare Your Vehicle
Preparing your vehicle is an important safety step. Check your tire pressure before heading out on the road. Test your car battery and ensure that any fluids (like your windshield washer fluid) are topped off.
Additionally, because traffic congestion can lead to traffic jams, having snacks and water on hand can be important.
Once You’re On the Road
Try to leave early in the day to avoid the heavy congestion of later mornings and afternoons. Avoid driving at night if possible, as drowsiness can lead to accidents.
Use the Same Safety Rules You Follow Every Day
Always buckle your seatbelt before you start driving. Follow the speed limit and observe traffic rules, such as coming to a complete stop at lights and stop signs, yielding, and, when possible, keeping at least a car-length between yours and other vehicles ahead.
Phone Use and Distractions
Minimize phone use by having a passenger handle the GPS. Even a moment’s distraction, like answering a text or adding a stop on your GPS route, can lead to accidents.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) report on distracted driving, even five seconds of taking your eyes from the road at 55 MPH will cause you to “blindly” travel the length of a football field.
Watch for Trucks
While many have Labor Day off work, that doesn’t mean trucking companies don’t have vehicles out. Exercise caution when driving near larger vehicles and maintain a safe distance from trucks and other vehicles on the road.
Aggressive Driving
Some drivers may be in a hurry to get where they’re going. This sadly leads to bad behavior on the road. If you notice someone driving erratically, speeding, or tailgating, try to give them as much space as possible to avoid a crash.
If a driver is acting aggressively towards you or you believe another driver is a safety risk to others, report them by calling 9-1-1.
Never Drink and Drive
If you plan on consuming alcoholic beverages, designate a sober driver in your group or plan to use a rideshare app for getting to and from your destination. Alcohol impairment is still a leading cause of fatal crashes in North Carolina and beyond.
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Call 888-843-8326What Should You Do If a Car Accident Happens?
While hopefully you will enjoy a lovely Labor Day, accidents can happen. When they do, there are a few important steps to take to protect your health and safety, as well as your legal right to compensation.
These steps are:
Get Medical Attention
If you have visible wounds, hit your head, or sustained any other injuries, dial 9-1-1 to get immediate medical attention. Even if you feel like you don’t need emergency medical care, make sure to see an urgent care provider or your primary care physician as soon as possible. Early medical intervention is often an important part of a full recovery.
Additionally, medical records are vital evidence for any personal injury claim you later make.
Report the Accident
Reporting the accident to the police is essential for everyone’s safety. Police officers can ensure that traffic is stopped or redirected around the accident scene. They will also investigate the accident and create a police report with their findings.
Take Photos (If Possible)
If it’s safe to do so, take photographs of the accident scene. Important things to include are photos of vehicle damage, debris, and any visible injuries you or a loved one has.
Contact a Car Accident Attorney at CR Legal Team
The sooner you contact a lawyer, the stronger your case can be. They will start gathering evidence, handle communications with the other parties involved, and protect your legal rights.
Our lawyers at CR Legal Team will also move quickly to ensure your case is filed within any required legal deadlines.
Be Careful With What You Say
When talking to the police, avoid apologizing or hypothesizing about what happened. Be polite and stick to the facts.
If an insurance adjuster reaches out to you, avoid giving a recorded statement. Instead, direct them to speak to your lawyer.
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These Labor Day driving safety tips are just the start of staying protected on the road. When an accident happens, CR Legal Team will fight for your fair compensation from at-fault parties.
Our Legal Team works on contingency. So you’ll only pay our fees if we recover compensation for you.
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