{"id":129866,"date":"2025-03-13T04:05:25","date_gmt":"2025-03-13T04:05:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/business\/legal\/labor-day-2024-the-sam-bernstein-law-firm\/"},"modified":"2025-03-13T04:05:25","modified_gmt":"2025-03-13T04:05:25","slug":"labor-day-2024-the-sam-bernstein-law-firm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=129866","title":{"rendered":"Labor Day 2024 | The Sam Bernstein Law Firm"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Labor Day weekend is a popular time for getting together with nearby friends and family or loading up the car for one last summer getaway. Unfortunately, it is also one of the deadliest weekends of the year in terms of traffic fatalities. While safety measures such as following the speed limit, staying sober and avoiding distractions can prevent some accidents, others are unavoidable, even for the most careful driver. <\/span><\/p>\n

When that happens, hiring an experienced<\/span> Michigan car accident lawyer<\/span><\/a> is the best way to protect your rights and receive the compensation you and your family deserve.<\/span><\/p>\n

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WHY DO TRAFFIC DEATHS SPIKE DURING THE LABOR DAY WEEKEND?<\/span><\/h2>\n

This year, the<\/span> National Safety Council (NSC)<\/span><\/a> estimates 457 people may die in crashes across the U.S. during the upcoming holiday weekend. While many factors contribute to the alarming number of traffic fatalities, by drunk and\/or distracted drivers are major culprits.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are the most common reasons for the rise in fatal accidents during Labor Day weekend:<\/span><\/p>\n

Heavier traffic on Michigan roadways<\/b><\/p>\n

Local get-togethers and end-of-season road trips mean more cars on the road, which raises the likelihood of accidents<\/span><\/p>\n

Increased nighttime travel<\/b><\/p>\n

To maximize the long weekend, many people drive at night between the hours 6 p.m. and 6 a.m., when auto accidents are three times more likely to cause serious injuries or death due to fatigue and decreased visibility<\/span><\/p>\n

More drunk and\/or drug-impaired drivers on the road<\/b><\/p>\n

Many holiday gatherings include alcohol, which is why more than 43 percent of Labor Day accidents last year involved impaired drivers<\/span><\/p>\n

Greater likelihood of drivers becoming distracted<\/b><\/p>\n

Crowded vehicles, loud conversations, eating and drinking and increased use of GPS systems can take drivers\u2019 attention away from the road<\/span><\/p>\n

More drivers traveling at excessive speeds\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

Speeding increased by 58.6% on Labor Day<\/span> (Cambridge Mobile Telematics)<\/span><\/a> compared to other Mondays, increasing the risk of serious injury or death in the event of a crash<\/span><\/p>\n

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Recommended reading:<\/b> The Most Common Car Accident Injuries and What to Do After a Crash<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

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\u201cDRIVE SOBER OR GET PULLED OVER\u201d CAMPAIGN TARGETS DRUNK\/DRUGGED MOTORISTS<\/span><\/h2>\n

Driving under the influence of alcohol and\/or drugs is one of the major causes of fatal car accidents across the country, and Michigan is no exception. According to data from<\/span> Michigan State Police<\/span><\/a>, 43.2 percent of drivers killed in crashes from 2019 to 2023 were alcohol- and\/or drug-impaired.<\/span><\/p>\n

Last year alone, there were 8,817 alcohol-involved crashes (resulting in 297 fatalities) and 2,250 drug-involved crashes (with 256 fatalities), according to the<\/span> University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

To help curb this deadly trend, Michigan law enforcement officers are increasing efforts to apprehend drunk drivers as part of a nationwide \u201cDrive Sober or Get Pulled Over\u201d campaign by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), the<\/span> National Highway Safety Administration<\/span><\/a> and the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning (OHSP).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In Michigan, it is illegal to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 or higher, although drivers who appear to be impaired can be arrested regardless of BAC level.<\/span><\/p>\n

The ongoing campaign continues through the Labor Day weekend, which officially begins at 6:00 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30 and ends at 11:59 p.m. Monday, Sept. 2.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Recommended reading:<\/b> Is It Important to Obtain a Police Report After a Michigan Car Accident?<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

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DOES DISTRACTED DRIVING INCREASE ON LABOR DAY?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Yes. Holiday travel often includes distractions such as multiple passengers, eating and drinking in the vehicle and increased use of GPS apps.<\/span><\/p>\n

In 2023, distracted driving rose to 13.5% on Labor Day compared to the Mondays before and after the holiday, according to statistics from Cambridge Mobile Telematics. This means drivers spent approximately 2.17 minutes per hour using their phones on the holiday. CMT research showed the fatality rate rose 1.5 percent for every 10 percent increase in distracted driving.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Recommended reading:<\/b> The Three Types of Distracted Driving: What Every Michigan Driver Should Know<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

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WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO DRIVE DURING LABOR DAY WEEKEND?<\/span><\/h2>\n

If you plan to leave on the Thursday or Friday before Labor Day, it is better to leave before the morning rush hour or after the evening commute to avoid traffic jams.<\/span><\/p>\n

According to INRIX, a leading transportation data provider, roads are busiest during the following times:<\/span><\/p>\n