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When Do Most Car Accidents Happen on Glades Road?

Glades Road is the destination in Boca Raton for just about anything – clothes, shopping, restaurants, even schools and access to the highways. It’s no wonder that there is always such heavy traffic, and unfortunately, car accidents. When are traffic accidents most likely to occur? The National Safety Council has published some eye-opening statistics on this on a nationwide basis:

• Fatal crashes were most likely to occur on Saturdays between 4:00 pm – 7:59 pm.[1]
• Nonfatal crashes were most likely to occur on Fridays also between 4:00 pm – 7:59 pm.[2]
• February had the fewest fatal crashes and August had the most. [3]
• Sadly, during each of the six major holiday periods each year (New Year’s, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas) there is an increase in the number of accidents. This is likely due to more drivers on the roads and the increase in alcohol consumption for these holidays.[4]

If you are involved in an accident, it’s important to avoid doing anything that could hinder your ability to seek compensation for your injuries. Following are six tips to help you avoid costly mistakes that people often make after a car accident:

1. Don’t apologize. This is akin to admitting fault, which can hamper your ability to recover damages for your injuries.
2. No matter how minor the accident seems, call the police. This will provide you with an official accident report that will be necessary if you later find that your injuries are more severe than you initially thought.
3. Don’t say anything confrontational or threatening. Even if the other driver was driving recklessly, maintain your composure and speak to the other driver and the police officer in a courteous and polite tone.
4. Don’t publish posts, news, or videos about the accident on your social media page. The opposing side can use any information you provide against you.
5. Follow all your doctor’s advice. If you end up filing a lawsuit, you will need to prove that you did everything in your power to heal your injuries.
6. Don’t provide a written or recorded statement to the insurance company without first contacting a personal injury attorney, like ECanter Lawyers. You may inadvertently give up your legal rights if you are not properly advised before speaking to them.

If you are involved in a car accident on Glades Road, in Boca Raton, or anywhere in South Florida, contact ECanter Lawyers today. We offer a free case consultation and will advise you of your rights so that you are fairly compensated for your injuries.

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[1] NSC Injury Facts. Crashes by Time of Day and Day of Week – Injury Facts (nsc.org). Accessed January 31, 2022.

[2] NSC Injury Facts. Crashes by Time of Day and Day of Week – Injury Facts (nsc.org). Accessed January 31, 2022.

[3] NSC Injury Facts. Crashes by Month – Injury Facts (nsc.org). Accessed January 31, 2022.

[4] NSC Injury Facts. Holiday Introduction – Injury Facts (nsc.org). Accessed January 31, 2022.