When people think of a day that is considered dangerous, Labor Day is usually not one of them. Yet on this, one of the most anticipated days of the year, the chances of being in a deadly accident are far more common than others according to some data.
During the Labor Day weekend, drinking while driving more than doubles on Saturday compared to the average for the rest of the year. 500,000 drivers who were sentenced to abstinence and monitored every 30 minutes, 24/7 had Alcohol Monitoring Systems (AMS) receive over 2 billion alcohol readings during Labor Day weekend. Offenders may be more than 80% more likely to violate their sentence during this weekend. And that’s because these people know that they are being monitored, and will get caught. Imagine the number of other people who will be binge drinking and aren’t checked every 30 minutes. Take all those potential drunk drivers into consideration, and you have yourself one dangerous weekend to be on the road.
Predictions had been made about this weekend being at a higher risk of fatalities than in previous years. Yet, none really paid much mind to it. That was until the report from the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration was released showing that alcohol-related fatalities had increased by 3.2% in 2015 than the previous year. Even in 2014, half of all traffic deaths were related to alcohol during Labor Day weekend which has caused the Department of Transportation to issue a call to action. Especially with the NHTSA citing the end of a 50-year decline in fatalities. People want answers, they want to know why more deaths are occurring, and above all how to stop it.
If gas continues to drop their prices as they have steadily been doing, this year’s Labor Day weekend is sure to see a lot more traveling being done. According to AAA, more than 40 percent of gas stations nationwide were selling gasoline for $2.00 per gallon or less. For comparison, last year 13 percent of stations had their gasoline at over $3.00, this year that figure has dropped to less than one percent. These are some of the lowest seasonal prices we have seen in over a decade.
At Herrman & Herrman our clients come first. Please contact one of our attorneys if you have suffered an injury. Our team of dedicated and experienced professionals will ensure you get the compensation you deserve.
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We can help you if you have been harmed by the following:
- Car accidents – Our lawyers have extensive experience handling car accident cases. We will work to identify the party or parties at fault for the crash and build a case to demonstrate persuasively how the parties caused the accident and your injuries. We will seek fair and full compensation through a negotiated settlement or at trial if necessary.
- Truck accidents – Thousands of large commercial trucks travel the roads of Texas every single day. Unfortunately, careless truck drivers and trucking companies disregarding safety put innocent people at risk of serious injuries. If you’ve been injured in a truck accident, let our experienced Texas personal injury lawyers stand up to the trucking companies and insurers on your behalf.
- Motorcycle accidents – Motorcycle riders often suffer grievous injuries in crashes caused by other motorists. Too many motorcycle accidents in Corpus Christi are caused by careless drivers who don’t look for motorcycle riders or violate their right of way. Our personal injury lawyers will work to cut through the bias and stigma against motorcycle riders. Our goal is to seek the financial compensation that you’ll need to recover from a serious motorcycle accident and injuries such as bone fractures, road rash, or traumatic brain injury.
- Product liability – Product manufacturers have a legal obligation to make products that are safe for their intended uses and to warn consumers of any risks that may come with the product. When products have design or manufacturing defects or undisclosed dangers, the product manufacturer may be legally responsible for injuries suffered by consumers. Our attorneys can help you evaluate whether you have a valid product liability claim.
- Brain injury – Brain injuries can leave accident victims with disabilities that leave them unable to work or perform many tasks of daily living. Seeking compensation for a brain injury in an accident often proves incredibly complex. The brain injury survivor may seek compensation for anticipated future medical care and the medical care already provided. Our personal injury lawyers can help you through the difficult recovery process following a brain injury and will fight to make sure you have the resources you need.
- Spinal injury – Spinal cord injuries could cost millions of dollars of care over the course of the victim’s lifetime, especially when those injuries result in partial or complete paralysis, such as paraplegia or quadriplegia. If you or your loved one has suffered a spinal cord injury, you deserve compassionate legal representation. Our attorney can help you determine whether you may be entitled to claim compensation for your injury and expenses related to living with the disability, such as making a home more accessible.
- Wrongful death – If you have lost a loved one due to the negligent or reckless actions of another party, your family deserves to seek accountability and compensation from those at fault for the wrongful death. Our caring and dedicated attorneys can help guide you and your family through this difficult and painful time and seek justice for your loved one.
