7 Tips for Driving Safe in the Summer

We hope that you have a summer vacation to look forward to. Many choose to drive to their destinations instead of flying. This results in a spike in collisions during high traffic summer weekends. If you find yourself involved in a summer collision, you need an experienced Pittsburgh car accident firm to recover personal injury damages for you and your family.

When driving during the summer, be aware of distracted drivers. If you encounter a distracted driver, call Motheral Jones Law and we can help you through the aftermath. Here are 7 tips to help you stay safe on the road.

1. Maintain your vehicle and tires.

Old, bald tires increase chances of skidding, slipping and losing control, especially during a summer thunderstorm. Make sure if your vehicle is in need of a tune up or oil change you do that before embarking on the long drive to your vacation destination.

2. Mind speed limits.

Speeding is a main cause of car accidents which can change people’s lives forever. Mind the speed limits and move to let aggressive vehicles pass. If a speeder crashes into your car, call police, document as much as you are able by taking photos and seek immediate medical treatment. Then call Motheral Jones Law who have the experience in making claims against negligent drivers.

3. Buckle up.

Car accident injuries range from minor to life-threatening and death. When you don’t wear a seat belt, you update potential car accident outcomes from bruises and lacerations traumatic brain injuries or worse. Make sure your children’s car seats are installed properly and your child does not exceed the weight restrictions. If you wear your seatbelt and experience whiplash, no injury is too small for our firm’s evaluation of your case and advice on what to do. Experienced car accident firm Motheral Jones Law will protect your injury claims, pain and suffering from minimization.

4. Respect weather reports.

Sometimes, driving isn’t worth it during a summer storm. Fallen trees and pooling water add to other drivers you must guard against. Check the weather reports to stay abreast of impending storms. When safe driving is not enough and someone hits you, the Pittsburgh car accident firm of Motheral Jones Law would love to consult with you on your options.

5. Take breaks.

If you are driving on the interstate to your destination, please be well rested and alert at all times. At Motheral Jones Law we have seen catastrophic multi-vehicle crashes from our popular roads of I-79, I-376 in the tunnels and on the turnpike. If you are taking your family to the shore, take breaks often to stretch and hydrate. If you feel you become tired, kindly share the driving responsibility with another responsible driver or take a break for the evening.

6. Watch for Motorcycles.

Motorcycles are a great means of transportation during the beautiful summer months. Sometimes motorcycles can easily not be seen in the blind spot of a vehicle. Look twice and save a life is a motto because many motorcyclists have been killed while enjoying a summer ride. If you or a relative or friend has been the victim of a motorcycle crash, call Motheral Jones Law today.

7. Watch for road debris.

College aged adults moving mattresses to their dorms and families bringing pool rafts to the beach sometimes dislodge and end up on the road. If you see something on the road, kindly call 911 as a good Samaritan to report the problem. If you hit something on the road, document everything you can. If you know the origin car, document as much as you can with the police. If you do not know the origin vehicle, all is not lost. Call us at Motheral Jones Law and we can investigate your options.

We hope it doesn’t happen to you, but if you find yourself involved in a car accident, we’ll make sure you’re in good hands. Reach out to our team of experienced attorneys, here.