{"id":902,"date":"2018-11-01T16:06:00","date_gmt":"2018-11-01T16:06:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.harshlaw.com\/?p=902"},"modified":"2018-11-01T16:06:00","modified_gmt":"2018-11-01T16:06:00","slug":"stay-safe-thanksgiving-4-tips-safe-holiday-travel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/harshlaw.com\/stay-safe-thanksgiving-4-tips-safe-holiday-travel\/","title":{"rendered":"Stay Safe this Thanksgiving &#8212; 4 Tips for Safe Holiday Travel"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/307371900\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">According to AAA, about 50 million Americans will travel this year for Thanksgiving; which means record numbers of drivers will be hitting the road at the same time. The increase in traffic adds up to heightened safety risks for travelers; more cars on the road means more chances of an accident and injury. We\u2019re sharing some holiday travel safety tips below to help you make your journey safer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Get a Tune Up: Traveling on a busy highway is already stressful; a flat tire or other issue could actually put you in danger. Getting the vehicle checked before you leave home can prevent many problems and ensure you\u2019re not stuck standing in the cold beside a busy highway. According to AAA<a href=\"https:\/\/newsroom.aaa.com\/2017\/11\/nearly-51-million-americans-travel-thanksgiving-highest-volume-dozen-years\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">, over 300,000 travelers are delayed and endangered by flat tires and lockouts<\/span><\/a>\u00a0during this busy week each year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Check your Route: Before you leave home, check your route and make sure you spot any potential problems. Some traffic issues simply can\u2019t be avoided but knowing there is active construction on a particular highway can help you avoid the type of crashes associated with stop and go traffic.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Expect Delays and Poor Behavior: You have more to worry about than the bickering from the back seat. Delayed drivers are stressed out and likely to make poor decisions. From lack of awareness and care to actual road rage, bad driving behavior peaks during the busy holiday season.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Know what to do: If you are in an accident, you should know what to do. Once everyone has medical attention, you\u2019ll need to document exactly what happened with video and photographs and take down contact information from all witnesses. With record numbers of travelers, chances are no one around you will actually be from the area of your accident; you\u2019ll need to get their details and take pictures before these travelers resume their journeys.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">We hope your holiday travel is safe and uneventful, but if you do encounter trouble, we\u2019re here to help. Contact us after an accident or injury and ensure you are treated fairly by the other party and the insurance company. We\u2019re ready to help when you need us most.<\/span><span class=\"s3\">\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.harshlaw.com\/\"><span class=\"s2\">Contact Harshbarger Law today.\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>According to AAA, about 50 million Americans will travel this year for Thanksgiving; which means record numbers of drivers will be hitting the road at the same time. The increase in traffic adds up to heightened safety risks for travelers; more cars on the road means more chances of an accident and injury. 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