I just read an article in the AJC online about motorist killed in Georgia over the recent Thanksgiving weekend. As a Atlanta car accident lawyer representing injured individuals throughout north Georgia, this is a stark reminder about the increase in car accidents and trucking accidents in Atlanta and throughout Georgia during all our major holiday weekends.
From Thursday to Sunday afternoon last weekend, there were 344 crashes, 206 injuries, and 12 people died in accidents on Georgia roads. These statistics are very similar to the accident statistics for all major holidays. Many Americans travel by car over holidays to visit family and friends and this will be equally true this upcoming Christmas and new year holiday season. It is likely there will be more accidents, injuries and deaths because the upcoming holiday covers more days and the number of serious injuries and deaths will likely be greater because of accidents caused by DUI drivers on New Years Eve.
Hopefully, you made it through the Thanksgiving holidays without being a victim of a car accident. Please be careful while traveling during the upcoming Christmas holidays, whether going shopping or out of state to visit family. If you do have an accident and are injured, please read my comments on my website on what to do after an accident or please call me to discuss your situation.
