According to the National Road Safety Foundation (NRSF), the roughly three-month period between Memorial Day and Labor Day comprises the 100 deadliest days of the season. But the danger actually begins earlier than that.
In spring, the weeks between April and June are also quite deadly. While not officially part of the 100 deadliest days, read on to learn about the inherent dangers for those months.
Proms and graduations occur
Spring is a time for the younger set to experience the traditional rites of adolescence — prom, after-prom parties and graduation. Sadly, many of those events are fueled by alcohol and illegal drugs.
Your child doesn’t even have to be the one imbibing or taking the drugs. They can be a sober passenger in a car while the one behind the wheel is impaired.
Everyone on the road faces enhanced risks
When a single motorist drives drunk or impaired by drugs, everyone in proximity to them on the roads is at risk. That’s why these times are so fraught with danger. You have the natural exuberance of teenagers coupled with their little experience driving. Mix in a car full of friends and underage drinking, and people can lose their lives.
Were you injured in a recent collision?
If so, you may have a right to seek financial compensation or other damages from the at-fault party that caused your injuries in the auto accident. Filing a claim for damages is one way to find a path to civil justice after a wreck injures you or your loved one.