It’s the Most Dangerous Holiday of the Year for Drivers and Pedestrians
New Year’s often means celebrations that last late into the night. Unfortunately, this translates into January first being one of the deadliest days on the road every year. This is especially so because of the number of drunk drivers.
Several years ago, a study was conducted that showed that the average number of fatalities due to drunk drivers on a given day is 36. However, on New Year’s Day that number spikes to 54. It also increases during a number of other holidays such as St. Patrick’s Day and Christmas.
Pedestrians Also in Danger on New Year’s
New Year’s Day isn’t just dangerous for drivers. No day sees more pedestrian deaths than January 1st—not even Halloween, another holiday where pedestrian fatalities rise drastically.
If a drunk driver turns your celebration into a tragedy, what can you do?
Seeking Compensation for Wrongful Death in an Intoxicated Driver Case
One might think that getting compensation is an open and shut case when someone is killed by a drunk driver. However, you should always seek legal representation by an experienced and compassionate personal injury lawyer.
Insurance companies often seek to settle quickly and for a fraction of what a grieving family should receive. The wrongful death attorneys at Petrov Law Firm can help you to get what you really deserve. We offer free consultations, so you don’t have to worry about getting a bill just to see if you are entitled to damages.
If you have tragically lost a loved one to a drunk driver, please call 619-344-0360 today.
