The warm weather is the perfect time to spend quality time with friends and family. This is the reason why people go out on road trips, mostly during the summer. However, as you enjoy the sunny outdoors, the risk of getting into a car accident increases. Knowing what risky factors to look out for during the summer can save your and your loved ones’ lives.

Although driving appears to be more dangerous during the winter, the summer days have their own share of risks. It is shocking that summer has a high risk of fatal car accidents, but it is true. If you or your loved one was injured in a summer accident, consult with an experienced lawyer from Sullivan & Galleshaw today.

Common summertime car accident injuries

1. There is increased traffic on the road.

Summers invite more traffic on the road as people set out for their road trips and vacation time. Naturally, there is more traffic on the road since everyone is traveling. The more vehicles and people there are on the road, the higher the risk of an accident. Along with local people, you are likely to see lots of tourists as well.

2. There are more teenagers on the road.

One big reason to fear the summer roads is teenage drivers who have just turned the legal age of driving and got their driver’s licenses. They may have the license, but they are generally inexperienced drivers who have not mastered defensive driving skills. Moreover, teens are more likely to drive distracted and involved in reckless behavior.

3. There is an increase in construction areas.

Road construction projects usually take place during the summer. With the road being occupied by workers, other people of the road crew, and obstacles, your chances of colliding with a pedestrian, object, or vehicle significantly increase. Speeding and distracted driving can prove fatal in such zones.

4. Impaired driving.

You may think that the most drunk driving cases happen around the holidays, but it is one of the most significant risk factors for accidents during summer as well. Concerts, celebrations, and parties are more commonly held during summer and these events invite alcohol. People drink during events and drive back home on their own, increasing the risk of a collision.

5. Failure of automobile equipment.

Summer might be your favorite season, but your vehicle hates it. The heat can affect your vehicle adversely. For example, your tires are more likely to blow during summer. This can cause a fatal accident. It is important to check cars before driving them.