Holiday Travel Do’s and Don’ts

With all of the gatherings of friends and family over the holidays, millions of Floridians will be traveling in passenger vehicles. As per the Center for Advanced Public Safety at the University of Alabama, motor vehicle accidents are expected to increase on Christmas Eve by 18 percent more than over Thanksgiving. If you are injured in a motor vehicle or any other accident over the holidays as a result of the carelessness and negligence of somebody else in or around Bradenton, contact the Bradenton FL accident attorneys at the Neri Law Group. You can arrange fora free consultation and case evaluation with an experienced and respected Bradenton accident attorney. Here are some common reasons for holiday motor vehicle accidents:

Alcohol Consumption 
As per the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, about 36 alcohol-related traffic deaths occur in the United States on a daily basis.That number increases to about 45 a day around Christmas and about 54 per day around New Year’s Day. Don’t get behind the wheel of a vehicle if you have consumed any alcohol at all. 

Increased Traffic 
More vehicles are on the road during the holidays, so that means an increased risk of being in an accident. Drivers from out of town who are unfamiliar with the roads at or near their destinations are particularly vulnerable. Know all of the details about where you are going and how to get there. 

Maintain Your Vehicle 
Brakes and tires must be properly maintained and remember that it gets dark out earlier during the holiday season. Visibility will be important. Make sure that your wiper blades are in good condition and fill up your windshield washing fluid reservoir. 

The Bradenton FL accident attorneys at the Neri Law Group extend their sincere holiday wishes. Enjoy them and be safe out there.