4 Dangers of Summer Driving
Menu
Call Toll-Free 24 Hours:

Best Auto Accident Attorney for Summer Accidents

Legally Reviewed and Edited by: Terry Cochran

Many people think of summer as a time for fun road trips or cruising along the highway with the top down. However, the summer also brings with it increased driving hazards, property damage, and accident cases. If you are injured in an accident that was caused by a summer-related driving hazard, book a consultation with the best auto accident attorney at Cochran, Kroll & Associates, P.C. today.

1. Increased traffic due to construction

Many municipalities try to conduct major construction work on their roads during the summertime, increasing the number of car accidents and the demand for personal injury lawyers. Due to high economic activity and lowered gas prices, more people are driving than there have been in past summers. This has also led to an increase in roadway deaths and auto accidents.

Detours caused by construction can increase issues caused by traffic such as lost wages and long term issues from excessive driving. Experts recommend that drivers who are thinking about navigating through zones of construction avoid that path or find an alternate route to their destination due to the heightened risks.

If you absolutely have to drive through a construction or work zone, make sure to obey all posted signs regarding speed restrictions or other safety precautions. Keep a larger following distance and avoid anything that might be a distraction while driving.

Construction areas are much more difficult if there are accidents because insurance companies will be more complicated in their approach. Make sure you have a proper auto accident lawyer available so you get the compensation you deserve.

2. Unpredictable bicyclists

As the weather improves, more people start biking to work and for pleasure as well. This can pose an increased risk for drivers who are not careful of the bikers who may surround them. Making sure you understand the local rules of the road is essential to avoiding any incidents with your vehicle and bikers: Understand the guidelines surrounding when cyclists use bike lanes versus when they are sharing the road with vehicles or sharing the sidewalk with pedestrians.

If a cyclist is on the road in front of you, it is important to “share the road.” If an accident occurs and you are the one driving the vehicle, you will likely be accused of being at fault.

3. Sharing the road with motorcyclists

In the summer, the number of motorcycles on the road often increases. This means there is a higher risk of motorcycle crashes as well. The number of motorcycles on the road has also increased over time: between 2004 and 2013, there was a 45% increase in the number of registered motorcycles. As motorcycles are smaller, it is more dangerous if a motorcycle is involved in a motor vehicle accident.

Understanding the risks that increased numbers of motorcyclists on the road pose is vital to driving safely. Make sure to maintain a safe distance from any motorcyclists around you, keeping in mind that it may be easy for a motorcyclist to hide in your blind spot or for you to misjudge their speed. Before merging or turning, look twice to make sure any motorcycles around you are at a safe distance from your vehicle.

4. Navigating around pedestrians

The extra sunlight and warmer weather mean that more pedestrians will also be on the roads, and they won’t always stay on the sidewalk or in specially marked pedestrian areas. Extra precautions are necessary to prevent any accidents involving pedestrians from occurring.
Look more than once before crossing a crosswalk to make sure no pedestrians are attempting to cross, even if you have the right of way. Especially in urban areas, watch for pedestrians at night-time: Distractions in the car can mean you don’t notice potential hazards before it’s too late. Pedestrians may be distracted while walking, so you need to be extra vigilant while driving near them.

Final thoughts

Auto accident attorney

The summer brings several risk factors to your everyday drive, so make sure you are on alert and using your vehicle responsibly to keep yourself and the people around you safe from harm. Call Cochran, Kroll & Associates P.C. at 866-MICH-LAW for a no-obligation consultation if you have been injured in a road accident, whether it is as the driver of a motor vehicle, a motorcycle, a bicycle or as a pedestrian.

Disclaimer : The information provided is general and not for legal advice. The blogs are not intended to provide legal counsel and no attorney-client relationship is created nor intended.

Tim is a writer and editor who earned his Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of Maryland and calls Washington, D.C., home after spending most of his adult life in the country's capital. Although Tim spent most of his post-college years in the restaurant industry, he became interested in writing about legal matters after he recently moved to Colombia. Today, Tim writes professionally about medical malpractice, drug policies, and workplace injuries. Tim is focused on curating his freelancing career and plans to work remotely for as long he can.

CALL TOLL-FREE | 24 HOURS

RESULTS-DRIVEN TRACK RECORD

Testimonial Image

FREE CONSULTATION NO FEES UNTIL WE WIN

There is no obligation for a case evaluation & no fee is charged unless a recovery is made.
  • Disclaimer: Please note that we are currently accepting cases for Michigan residents only, except for product liability cases, which we handle nationwide.
  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Your privacy is important to us. Cochran, Kroll & Associates, P.C. does not share, sell, rent, or trade personally identifiable or confidential information with third parties for any purpose.
Call Now Button