How far do you travel on Thanksgiving Day—10, 20, 50 miles? AAA of Arizona is predicting nearly 854,000 people, which is an 11 percent increase from 2009, will be traveling 50 miles or more from home this Thursday to visit family (KPHO 11/22/10). Increased traffic on the roads always brings increased risk of serious Arizona car crashes. As Phoenix car accident attorneys, we hope everyone has a safe and happy Thanksgiving, remembering these safety tips as you travel.
Last year, 807 people died in car accidents in Arizona (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Fatality Analysis Reporting System 2009). Car accidents can be caused by any number of variables, but in Arizona, one of the largest contributors to fatal accidents is the presence of alcohol.
Fifty-nine percent of fatal car accidents in Arizona involve an impaired driver with a blood alcohol concentration level at or above the legal limit of .08 (NHTSA, FARS 2009). There will be celebrating and drinking at many family get-togethers this Thanksgiving holiday, combined with the 854,000 people traveling over 50 miles to get to their festivities, making the roads this Thursday very dangerous.
Please be aware of your surroundings this holiday. If you’re at a get-together, don’t let anyone drive if they’ve been drinking. Have you heard of Last Call Drivers? They offer free driving service any time between 6pm and 3am if you call (602) 606-7560, and all it costs you is a tip for your driver!
If you or a loved one have been injured in an Arizona car accident caused by an impaired driver, you may deserve compensation. The Phoenix car crash attorneys at The Breyer Law Offices P.C. offer free, no obligations consultations if you call us at (602) 267-1280. We may be able to help you.
