THIS THANKSGIVING, BE THANKFUL AND CAREFUL!
Our personal injury attorneys ask that as you travel to and from the holiday gatherings with family and friends to share a meal this Thanksgiving, be very careful on the roads. Thanksgiving day ranks number one as the day with the highest number of traffic fatalities from car accidents.
There is a high volume of traffic on the road. AAA Chicago estimates 38.3 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home this holiday, a 2.7 percent increase from last year's 37.3 million travelers. "Airports and highways will be busier than ever," says Beth Mosher, director of public affairs for AAA Chicago. "The higher prices will not keep people home for Thanksgiving." Approximately 31.7 million travelers expect to go by motor vehicle, a 2.6 percent increase from those who drove a year ago.
Unfortunately, an average of 573 vehicular deaths occur in the United States on Thanksgiving day. There were 623 traffic fatalities in the United States in 2006 (the most recent year on record).
So this Thanksgiving holiday, enjoy the time with your loved ones, give thanks for all of your blessings and be cautious while traveling.
