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Beware of these summer road risks

On Behalf of | May 14, 2020 | Personal Injury |

It’s easy to believe that driving during the summer months is the same as any other time of the year, but that doesn’t necessarily hold true.

There are a variety of unique risks that typically come to light during the summer season, including the following:

  • Increased animal activity: Animals, such as deer, are active during the summer months. So, keep your eyes peeled, as one of these could run out in front of your vehicle.
  • Construction: Roadwork can occur at any time of the year, but it’s much more common in the summer. This calls for you to change your driving habits, such as slowing down and taking special caution around construction vehicles.
  • Heavy rain: Even though summer brings higher temperatures, it also brings heavy rain. If this happens while you’re driving, slow down, turn on your lights and keep an eye out for standing water.
  • Bicyclists: Warm weather brings people out of their homes, and that definitely holds true of bicyclists. For example, if you’re driving on a city or country road, you’re likely to come across one bicyclist after the next.

As you do your part in protecting against these summer road risks, don’t lose sight of the fact that you’re sharing the road with many other vehicles.

Should another driver make an error, such as hitting standing water while speeding, they could cause an accident that results in a serious injury.

Receiving medical treatment is your first order of business, but you should also file an insurance claim as quickly as possible. You want to get the wheels in motion, as it’s up to you to protect your legal rights.

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