Secretary of DOT Encourages Safe Driving this Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend

This week, the highly anticipated Thanksgiving holiday arrives, and with it, an increase in holiday travelers. The American Automobile Association (AAA) predicts a four percent increase in the number of people traveling over the holiday weekend, Nov. 23 through Nov. 27. Last year, 40.9 million Americans traveled during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. The recession had spurred a drop in Thanksgiving holiday travel. Though the economy has not climbed out of the recession just yet, AAA forecasts this year’s number of Thanksgiving weekend travelers to reach about 42.5 million.

The fall and winter season holiday celebrations are anticipated all year round and Thanksgiving is no exception. Celebrating thanks with family and friends around a table laden with delicious food is an occasion worth traveling many miles for, but in order to get there, you need to drive safely and defensively. With so many motorists out on the road for the holiday weekend, traffic and poor weather or road conditions can increase the risk of an injury accident.

Thanksgiving Weekend Driving Tips

Impatience, and hunger, is natural when heading for a Thanksgiving celebration, but rushing or being distracted can result in an injury crash that ends your celebration before it starts. By keeping these three tips in mind, you can make your destination in time for turkey:

• Buckle-up – In the event of a crash, seat belts can protect you from serious injury and even save your life.
• Drive sober – Celebrate at Thanksgiving, not before or after. Do not become another drunk driving accident statistic.
• Avoid distractions – Give your cell phone to a passenger or turn it off.

When to Call an Experienced Boston Personal Injury Attorney

Driving safely and defensively is a choice. Unfortunately, while you may choose to take the proper precautions while traveling this holiday weekend, there are many other drivers who won’t. If you have been injured in a car crash caused by another’s negligence or recklessness, contact the knowledgeable auto accident lawyers in Massachusetts with the Kiley Law Group to learn more about getting the compensation you deserve. Before you speak to insurance, call us today for your free legal consultation at (888) 208-1695.