Elizabeth City, N.C. (PRWEB) December 3, 2011

Eastern North Carolina, across the roads will be busy during this holiday season months. Unfortunately, this means that there will be more opportunities to get into an auto accident, Elizabeth City personal injury attorney Danny Glover Jr. said today.

According to the 2010

data from the National Safety Council, more than 600 people throughout the United States die of motor vehicle crashes during the holiday season, and nearly 60,000 are seriously injured in an accident.

a combination of many factors can increase traffic, distractions, bad weather and poor decisions is obvious that this is the most dangerous periods of the year a go, “said Glover, Elizabeth City personal injury law firm Teague & Partner, Glover, PA

But ultimately, many car accidents can be avoided, “he said. That is why we urge all parties in East North Carolina drivers to be defensive drivers, use a good decision and ensure that they enjoy a safe holiday season.

According to Glover, the drivers Elizabeth City and surrounding areas should consider these measures to better protect themselves in the coming months:

? Designate a driver if you expect to take leave, select a designated driver in advance to ensure a sober ride home. If you do not have one, call, rather than driving a taxi.

???? Plan ahead and leave more time to avoid peak travel periods such as before and right after Christmas and New Year’s Eve. Go on a weekday afternoon or early in the mall on weekends, in order to avoid congestion and stressed-out, aggressive drivers. Anticipate travel delays, and let your friends and family know you’re running behind. They prefer to arrive safe and late than to rush and risk of an accident.

???? Concentrate on driving more and more accidents are caused by distracted driving, including cell phone use, texting, adjusting the GPS devices and other gadgets, eating and grooming. Driving requires full attention all year round and especially during the hectic holidays.

???? Do not hit the road to enjoy a major holiday binge eating dinner may make you drowsy and uncomfortable. Turkey, a number of Christmas food staple, as well as a tryptophan, sedatives that can make you more tired. Drowsiness is the main reason for Eastern North Carolina auto accident, so wait until you are rested travel. If you are driving drowsy, pull off the highway and take a break.

???? Prepare your car holiday travel may be the first out-of-town trip for a long time in many North Carolina drivers. Its important to make sure that your car is equipped with the task of getting it checked out before taking the road. Tires are a key area of ​​concern. Make sure that they have sufficient tread and are properly inflated. Low temperatures reduce the tire pressure and may cause them enough. Bald tires can lose traction and result in dangerously long stopping distances.

First of all, wear your seat belt, Glover said. Many lives could be saved every holiday season when everyone buckled up.

Glover acknowledged that too often, even the safest driver may be the victim of negligent or reckless driving of another driver. He advised the eastern North Carolina residents who are injured in automobile accidents seek medical advice immediately.

Some conditions may become evident hours or even days after the accident, so it is important to follow any of the medical examination, “he said.

It is also important to avoid giving a written or recorded statement, the other drivers insurance company, and never offer a solution without first consulting with the North Carolina auto accident lawyer.

About

Teague & Glover, PA

Teague & Glover

, PA, is the Elizabeth City personal injury and criminal defense law firm with deep roots in Elizabeth City and the surrounding region. The company serves personal injury and wrongful death clients throughout the Northeast and the North Carolina Outer Banks, including Edenton, Hertford, Camden, Manteo, Nags Head, Kill Devil Hills, Duck, Corolla and territories Pasquotank, Camden, Dare, Currituck, Perquimans, Chowan and Gates counties. Company practice areas include bicycle accidents, car accidents, catastrophic injuries, dog bites, medical insurance claims, motorcycle accidents, nursing home abuse, pedestrian accidents, reckless driving, truck accidents, vehicle accidents and wrongful death. To learn more, call (252) 335-0878 or use the contact form online businesses.

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Elizabeth City, N.C. (PRWEB) December 3, 2011

Eastern North Carolina, across the roads will be busy during this holiday season months. Unfortunately, this means that there will be more opportunities to get into an auto accident, Elizabeth City personal injury attorney Danny Glover Jr. said today.

According to the 2010

data from the National Safety Council, more than 600 people throughout the United States die of motor vehicle crashes during the holiday season, and nearly 60,000 are seriously injured in an accident.

a combination of many factors can increase traffic, distractions, bad weather and poor decisions is obvious that this is the most dangerous periods of the year a go, “said Glover, Elizabeth City personal injury law firm Teague & Partner, Glover, PA

But ultimately, many car accidents can be avoided, “he said. That is why we urge all parties in East North Carolina drivers to be defensive drivers, use a good decision and ensure that they enjoy a safe holiday season.

According to Glover, the drivers Elizabeth City and surrounding areas should consider these measures to better protect themselves in the coming months:

? Designate a driver if you expect to take leave, select a designated driver in advance to ensure a sober ride home. If you do not have one, call, rather than driving a taxi.

???? Plan ahead and leave more time to avoid peak travel periods such as before and right after Christmas and New Year’s Eve. Go on a weekday afternoon or early in the mall on weekends, in order to avoid congestion and stressed-out, aggressive drivers. Anticipate travel delays, and let your friends and family know you’re running behind. They prefer to arrive safe and late than to rush and risk of an accident.

???? Concentrate on driving more and more accidents are caused by distracted driving, including cell phone use, texting, adjusting the GPS devices and other gadgets, eating and grooming. Driving requires full attention all year round and especially during the hectic holidays.

???? Do not hit the road to enjoy a major holiday binge eating dinner may make you drowsy and uncomfortable. Turkey, a number of Christmas food staple, as well as a tryptophan, sedatives that can make you more tired. Drowsiness is the main reason for Eastern North Carolina auto accident, so wait until you are rested travel. If you are driving drowsy, pull off the highway and take a break.

???? Prepare your car holiday travel may be the first out-of-town trip for a long time in many North Carolina drivers. Its important to make sure that your car is equipped with the task of getting it checked out before taking the road. Tires are a key area of ​​concern. Make sure that they have sufficient tread and are properly inflated. Low temperatures reduce the tire pressure and may cause them enough. Bald tires can lose traction and result in dangerously long stopping distances.

First of all, wear your seat belt, Glover said. Many lives could be saved every holiday season when everyone buckled up.

Glover acknowledged that too often, even the safest driver may be the victim of negligent or reckless driving of another driver. He advised the eastern North Carolina residents who are injured in automobile accidents seek medical advice immediately.

Some conditions may become evident hours or even days after the accident, so it is important to follow any of the medical examination, “he said.

It is also important to avoid giving a written or recorded statement, the other drivers insurance company, and never offer a solution without first consulting with the North Carolina auto accident lawyer.

About

Teague & Glover, PA

Teague & Glover

, PA, is the Elizabeth City personal injury and criminal defense law firm with deep roots in Elizabeth City and the surrounding region. The company serves personal injury and wrongful death clients throughout the Northeast and the North Carolina Outer Banks, including Edenton, Hertford, Camden, Manteo, Nags Head, Kill Devil Hills, Duck, Corolla and territories Pasquotank, Camden, Dare, Currituck, Perquimans, Chowan and Gates counties. Company practice areas include bicycle accidents, car accidents, catastrophic injuries, dog bites, medical insurance claims, motorcycle accidents, nursing home abuse, pedestrian accidents, reckless driving, truck accidents, vehicle accidents and wrongful death. To learn more, call (252) 335-0878 or use the contact form online businesses.

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