As the holiday season is upon us, this is a good time to discuss the most common, specific situations that can result in danger to pedestrians. For instance, during the recent Halloween celebration, which typically consists of community-wide trick-or-treating and related events, pedestrians are at a particular risk for injuries due to traffic accidents. The combination of excited and impulsive children walking the streets, sometimes unsupervised, darkness, and traffic is not a good mix in terms of pedestrian safety. All too often, evenings such as these can result in unexpected tragedies.
Likewise, pedestrians can be at increased risk over the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. The mixture of parties, alcohol, poor judgment, high levels of traffic, and in some areas of the country, winter weather, can be downright deadly. Bars tend to overflow with reunited relatives and old friends visiting home for the holidays, particularly on so-called “Thanksgiving Eve,” or the Wednesday evening before Thanksgiving, kicking off the most-traveled holiday of the year. The darker winter months and shorter days often mask pedestrians leaving bars, stores, and other familiar destinations, and leave them particularly vulnerable to traffic. Individuals also may dress in darker, less visible clothing during winter months. There tend to be more intoxicated drivers around the holiday season, which pose a further danger to pedestrians.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) also has compiled data supporting the increased dangers to pedestrians – and other drivers – during the holiday season. More specifically, between 2001 and 2005, an average of 36 fatalities per day occurred as a result of crashes involving an alcohol-impaired driver. During the Christmas season, however, an average of 45 fatalities per day occurred due to crashes with drunk drivers, and that number again rose dramatically to 54 fatalities per day during the New Year’s holiday.
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We live in Friendship, Wisconsin, and Boller & Vaughan came to our doorstep to discuss our mother’s wrongful death claim on a Saturday morning. Not only were we pleased with the large recovery, we were so thankful to have lawyers who were willing to explain to us every twist and turn along the way. It is great to know there is a law firm that will fight for the rights of elderly people all over Wisconsin.
Mr. Boller and Ms. Vaughan were incredible in working on my case and my daughter’s case. I was out of work and in the hospital with a new baby. Mr. Boller and Ms. Vaughan protected our rights and it was a pleasure to work with them. I hope never to be in another motor vehicle accident, however, if I am and I am injured, I will contact Boller & Vaughan immediately.
I was referred to Michelle through a friend. I have never had a better experience. It took a little over a year to get my settlement but the staff there stayed in constant contact and kept me in the loop. Oh, and Michelle actually got me MORE money than we discussed. I will refer anyone to this firm. Words cannot do justice the thanks that I have for Michelle and her staff (Mary especially) thank you guys so much!
After my husband died as a result of a motor vehicle accident, Boller & Vaughan spent countless hours talking with me, meeting with me in person, and making sure that I was okay. The drunk driver who hit us did not have any insurance, and we had to make a claim through our own insurance. Boller & Vaughan was fantastic at explaining the law to me and the handling of our claims.
After my son was injured in a daycare setting, Ms. Vaughan took the time to thoroughly investigate our case and my son’s injuries. Michele was approachable and had answers to our questions. Talking with her helped to relieve many of our anxieties.
