Binghamton Car Accident Attorney Urges New York Motorists to Use Caution with Holiday Travel

December 25th, 2011

Binghamton, NY (PRWEB) December 23, 2011

New York motorists should exercise extra caution on the roads now that winter is officially underway and, according to a recent USA Today report, millions of drivers will be on the roads for the holidays, Binghamton car accident attorney Scott C. Gottlieb said today.

Millions of families will be traveling to see loved ones over the holidays, said Gottlieb, whose Binghamton personal injury firm, Scott C. Gottlieb, Injury Law Attorney, regularly handles auto accident and wrongful death lawsuits. The extra traffic congestion can make roads even more hazardous, particularly in inclement winter weather.

Around 84 million people are expected to hit the roads for the holidays this year, according to a USA Today report that cited forecasts from the AAA travel organization.

Drivers who are caught up in the rush to get last-minute presents or to attend holiday events are more likely to get distracted behind the wheel, which can be deadly in winter weather, said Gottlieb. Icy and snowy road conditions demand extra attention, not the opposite.

Alcohol is a big contributing factor in holiday accidents, Gottlieb added. Last year, 415 people died in alcohol-related crashes during the second half of December alone, according to the National Highway Transportation Administration.

The flood of holiday parties and time off work means that people have more time to socialize, and that can include drinking, Gottlieb said. Designating a driver is a simple way to prevent catastrophic accidents at any time of year, and it is especially critical in freezing and slippery conditions.

The Binghamton personal injury attorney added that even the most experienced driver is vulnerable to harm while driving in winter weather.

All of the driving experience in the world cannot protect you if the motorist in the car beside you chooses to drive recklessly, he said. However, if an accident does happen and you are injured, New York law can protect you.

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