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Accidents happen everyday, we can't fully prevent them. However, you might be able to help prevent getting into an accident by knowing when the best time to drive is

The tips in this article may seem like basic, common sense things most people should be doing already, but they aren’t. Things such as cell phones, speeding, and the time of day you drive are some of the reasons people are getting into accidents. Did you know that 95% of crashes are caused by human error? This number proves that people are getting distracted on the road by numerous things such as passengers, their surroundings, text messaging, talking on the phone, daydreaming, and so on. People aren’t taking driving as serious as they should; human behavior is accountable for almost every car crash.

The next time you decide to venture out for the day or decide to take a trip, be sure you are prepared and please try to reduce your distractions so you can be a better driver not only for yourself and family, but for other people on the road too. When most accidents happen it’s usually between one or two cars, therefore, people don’t realize how many victims die each year from car accidents alone. There are about 110 fatal car accidents per day nationwide. However, this number varies depending on the day.

Getting behind the wheel to drive is dangerous enough, but you may be placing yourself at an even higher risk depending on what time of day you do your driving. Can you guess which month is the most dangerous for driving? It’s August! Hopefully you made it through without any accidents or family members getting into accidents. Did you know that Saturday is the most dangerous day of the week for driving? The reason being is a lot of people have the day off from work and are out and about doing things so there is bound to be more traffic on the roads.

During the week there usually is less traffic and deadly accidents. Tuesdays and Wednesdays are generally the safest days to drive. Obviously people can’t pick and choose which days they are going to drive, however, this information can be helpful in preventing accidents by letting people know to expect heavier traffic on certain days so they can be ready. It might also influence your decision of when to leave for a long road trip. When do you think is the busiest time to drive is? The weekends of course! If you have to drive during times where your risk of getting into an accident is the peak, there are certain things you can do to protect yourself, your family, and your passengers.

• Focus on the road- Don’t get distracted
• Drive according to your surroundings- Don’t speed, driving too fast is the most common mistake that drivers make, it is also the most dangerous mistake
• Wear your seat belt and be sure all your passengers to do the same

Being in a car accident can be a very traumatizing event, all drivers on the road should know how to avoid or prevent a car accident. There are millions drivers in the United States, which means there are going to be accidents happening every day- we can’t totally eliminate accidents, but we can avoid some of them. If each driver could do a few simple things each time they drive the roads would be a much safer place for everyone.

If you or someone you know has been involved in a car accident you may want to speak with an attorney before you talk to the insurance adjustor. You can protect your family by knowing your rights and what you should do in your car crash claim. Attorneys Corey J. L. Walker and Erik D. Bair of Walker, Billingsley & Bair practice primarily in personal injury cases (which include car accidents) and are dedicated to giving your case the personal attention that it needs. If you would like to learn more about car accident claims you can request a Free copy of our Injured Iowan Book by calling 1-800-707-2552 ext. 810 or visit IowaCarAccidentBook.com