Holiday Season Brings Cheers But Also More Auto Accidents

    SAN DIEGO, CA, November 29, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- As the holiday season is now upon us, there are many good times to be had. With the many holiday parties, family gatherings, and time off, this is one of the best times of the year for many people. Unfortunately those same reasons are the reason auto accidents increase this time of year. With all the traveling around in our cars, the likelihood of accidents happening increases. Here in San Diego, we don't have the normal hazardous winter weather most parts of the country have to worry about, but we do have to worry about all this increase in traffic. Traffic that could lead to the need of an injury attorney San Diego

Here are several reasons why there is an increase in traffic accidents, and some of the things you can do to avoid them.

Increased traffic brings more chances for accidents

With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season people seem to be going to and fro. It seems as if everyone is in a hurry. From Christmas shopping, to going out of town, people get anxious and seem to drive a little more aggressively. Couple that with the natural increase of traffic on the highways, you can see how easy it is for accidents to occur.

The most important thing to do during this time is to be mindful of all the traffic. Be in a constant defensive driving mode. By doing that, you can be ready to react to any sudden starts or stops of cars. The last thing you want to do is get into an auto accident, get hurt, then have to call a San Diego personal injury attorney.

Holiday cheers means more holiday drinking

With the holidays comes many parties and activities where people are festive and do a lot of drinking. It is easy to get caught up in the moment and drink a little too much. It is also easy to think you aren't impaired and get behind the wheel. As we all know this is the cause of many accidents, drinking and driving.

The best way to personally avoid it is to always have a designated driver ready to take over the driving when you have been drinking. The last thing you want is get into a car accident and get hurt and in need of a personal injury lawyer. Or even worse get someone else hurt by your negligence.

So avoid drinking and driving during this holiday season or any season for that matter. And also be aware that other drivers may be impaired as well and be on the lookout and alert in your defensive driving. The last thing you want is to have to call a auto accident lawyer.

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