It should come as no surprise that the holiday season can bring added obstacles to travelers as they travel to see family and friends for various celebrations. With increased traffic and urgency amongst drivers, individuals may be at a higher risk for a road accident during the holiday season. If you have been injured in a road accident during the holidays, our lawyers can help you understand how to prove the liability of the at-fault party and how to avoid these accidents in the future.
The car accident lawyers at the Law Office of Cohen & Jaffe, LLP have over 100 years of combined experience helping clients in New York understand how they can avoid road accidents during the holiday season and, in the event a crash does occur, how you can prove liability of the party who hit you. We believe it is vital that our clients understand their rights regarding taking legal action and recovering fair compensation after a car accident that has left them injured.
Tips to Avoid Road Accidents When Traveling During the Holidays
Traveling during the holiday season can be chaotic. However, it is especially important to remain alert while traveling on the roads to your holiday destinations. With increased traffic, drivers may be more reckless as they try to get to their destinations as quickly as possible.
Some tips to help you avoid a road accident during the holiday season include the following:
- Thoroughly plan your trip and take the time to map out the entire drive, from how long in total it will take you to arrive at the destination to looking up traffic patterns for the roads you will be driving
- Use a GPS if you have one so that you do not end up lost in unfamiliar roads
- Watch out for hazardous conditions on the roads
- Check for inclement weather that may make the roads less safe to drive on
- Do not rush; while we all want to get to our holiday destinations, there is no need to speed and potentially cause an accident
- Practice safe driving habits and watch out for other drivers that may be behaving recklessly
- Ensure you are well rested and take breaks when you need to if you have a long drive ahead of you
If you were traveling for the holidays and were involved in a road accident, it is important you call an experienced lawyer who can help you build your personal injury claim by proving the liability of the at-fault party.
Proving Liability in a Road Accident During the Holidays
One of the most important steps after a road accident is to prove the liability of the responsible party. If you were injured in an accident while traveling during the holiday season, a personal injury lawyer can help prove liability in your case by collecting evidence of the four factors of negligence.
The four factors of negligence include the following:
- The liable party owed you a duty of care
- The duty of care was breached
- The breach of duty led to your road accident and injury
- You suffered losses as a result
To get help building a strong case after you are injured in a road accident during the holiday season, contact a trusted lawyer as soon as possible.
Get Help With Your Holiday Season Road Accident Case Today
At the Law Office of Cohen & Jaffe, LLP, our personal injury lawyers have years of experience providing legal counsel to individuals who have suffered an injury due to a road accident while traveling during the holidays. We are dedicated to helping clients build a strong claim to recover the compensation and justice they are owed.
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