Be Careful of More Dangerous Roads This Fall Season

 Posted on November 08, 2022 in Personal Injury

While National Safety Council (NSC) statistics indicate that November is actually a time of year in which fatalities on the road actually start to decrease after the five consecutive highest months, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI) actually shows that the 9 percent of motor vehicle crash deaths in November is almost on par with the 10 percent of deaths in June, July, August, September, and October. The NSC also estimates that more than 500 people will die during the Thanksgiving break. If you or a loved one were hurt in an automobile accident, you may be entitled to financial compensation. 

The truth remains that November will be a time of year in which roads can be more subject to inclement weather that can impact driveability and make driving that much more difficult for all people. You should be aware of many of the kinds of dangers you can probably expect to encounter over the next couple of months.

Common Kinds of November Driving Dangers

With November comes a variety of new issues drivers will have to deal with. Some of the most common examples can include:

• Reduced Visibility — As soon as daylight savings time sets in, the days become shorter and you will be driving in the dark sooner than usual in November. Reduced visibility is a common reason many drivers claim to be responsible for certain crashes throughout the winter when they were unable to see ice patches.

• Icy Roads — As the weather gets colder, there is increased chance of any rain freezing and creating much slicker roads. People must always be cautious about ice possibly being on roads because driving too fast on icy conditions can lead to instances in which drivers do not realize they require more stopping distance and thus cause collisions.

• Battery Issues — Make sure to get your battery tested before winter arrives because batteries are going to require more energy to charge in the winter. If your battery is lacking, you will run the risk of not being able to start your car in cold conditions.

• Tire Treads — You also want to have your tires examined before winter arrives because certain tires with worn treads will be much more dangerous to operate on in snowy conditions. If your tires are not capable of grasping the road firmly, you will be at greater risk of causing an accident.

• Tire Treads — You also want to have your tires examined before winter arrives because certain tires with worn treads will be much more dangerous to operate on in snowy conditions. If your tires are not capable of grasping the road firmly, you will be at greater risk of causing an accident.

It is always a good idea to have your mechanic perform a quick review of your motor vehicle before winter arrives so you can be confident that you are driving an automobile that will be safest for the given circumstances. Take active steps now to save yourself a lot of headaches later.

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If you happen to suffer serious injuries or your loved one dies in a motor vehicle accident in the greater Kane County area of Illinois, do not wait another moment to find yourself legal representation. The Aurora personal injury attorneys at Kinnally Flaherty Krentz Loran Hodge & Masur P.C. understand how complex these types of cases can be for most people and we work closely with every client to ensure that they can receive some measure of justice after all they have been through with car crashes.

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Sources:

https://injuryfacts.nsc.org/motor-vehicle/overview/crashes-by-month/

https://injuryfacts.nsc.org/motor-vehicle/holidays/thanksgiving-day/

https://www.iihs.org/topics/fatality-statistics/detail/yearly-snapshot