Stay Safe & Avoid Accidents During Spring Brake

Spring Break…

Although this past winter was rather mild, we are all still looking forward to that first warm Spring day when we can get outside and enjoy a bit of the sun.  It is beginning to stay light longer, and people seem to be more interested in getting out and about to spend more time enjoying school, church, or social activities.  It is easy to become distracted as Spring fever hits full force, and perhaps we find ourselves enjoying the breeze from our open car window, or looking at that beautiful crepe myrtle and don’t pay attention to the car in front of us.  Make sure you are giving yourself plenty of following distance, and have your eyes on the road, and not what is going on in the fields, parking lots, or even the car next to you.

If you are attending a neighborhood block party, or work get together, make sure you are using a designated driver if you are going to be drinking.  Warmer weather and alcohol can be a potentially lethal combination as we stay out later, and possibly consume more than we should at social gatherings.  If you are on the road at night on the weekends during the Spring, you need to be aware that others might not be choosing to act responsibly, and take extra care on the road.

Likewise, if you decide to travel to the beach, or mountains with the kids for Spring Break from school, make sure you give yourself extra time, and are plenty rested before you start the drive.  Be aware of tractor trailers, and other commercial vehicles on the highways and byways with you, and keep your eyes open for distracted, or impaired drivers.  Remember Spring Break can be as hectic as it is fun and relaxing, so be sure to not let yourself be one of those distracted drivers.  

If you get in an auto accident, or are injured on the job in North Carolina, or South Carolina during this time, Tippens & Zurosky is available to serve your auto accident and workers’ compensation needs.  Tippens & Zurosky has represented people involved in auto accidents, or hurt on the job in North Carolina and South Carolina for nearly twenty years.  Let us answer any of your questions regarding any automobile accident, or work-related injury.  Call us toll free at (877) 372-3580, or 704-343-0018 to schedule a consultation so that we may assist you.