{"id":1880,"date":"2020-03-24T19:15:36","date_gmt":"2020-03-24T19:15:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/law888.com\/index.php\/2020\/03\/24\/less-freeway-traffic-means-fewer-crashes-increased-serious-injury-risk\/"},"modified":"2020-03-24T19:15:36","modified_gmt":"2020-03-24T19:15:36","slug":"less-freeway-traffic-means-fewer-crashes-increased-serious-injury-risk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/law888.com\/?p=1880","title":{"rendered":"Less Freeway Traffic Means Fewer Crashes, but Increased Serious Injury Risk"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]One of the most surreal aspects of the Safer at Home restrictions is the freeway traffic, or lack thereof.\u00a0 With schools and many non-essential businesses closed and larger corporate businesses encouraging work from home, it hasn&#8217;t been uncommon to see completely green traffic maps across Southern California, even during typical rush hours.\u00a0 Because freeway traffic is mostly flowing unimpeded, the average speed of traffic is increased.\u00a0 If a collision does occur, it will most likely happen at a higher speed, potentially resulting in a more severe crash and higher risk of serious injury.<\/p>\n<p>If you are one of the essential workers who still need to commute to and from work, stay extra vigilant on the roads!<\/p>\n<h4>Verify Your Insurance Coverage<\/h4>\n<p>If you get into a serious car crash without the appropriate insurance coverage, you could be on the hook for medical bills, vehicle repairs, and more.\u00a0 In addition to standard liability coverage, the Law Offices of Scott Warmuth strongly recommends <a href=\"https:\/\/law888.com\/importance-uninsured-motorist-coverage\/\">uninsured\/underinsured motorist coverage<\/a> to protect your financial well-being.\u00a0 Driving without insurance is against the law and removes the right to claim damages for pain and suffering if you are not at fault for the crash.<\/p>\n<h4>Keep Your Vehicle Maintained<\/h4>\n<p>Vehicles that have not been kept maintained are more likely to be involved in a car crash.\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/law888.com\/proper-tire-maintenance-can-prevent-car-crashes\/\">Improper tire maintenance<\/a> can lead to blowouts and poor control in wet weather.\u00a0 Worn brakes can make it more difficult to avoid a collision.\u00a0 Foggy headlights can make it difficult to see at night.\u00a0 You get the idea.\u00a0 Keep your vehicle in tip top shape to avoid some preventable crashes.<\/p>\n<h4>Practice defensive driving<\/h4>\n<p>Defensive driving techniques help keep you aware and prepared for the unexpected.\u00a0 Some basic defensive driving tips include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Planning ahead &#8211; Be prepared for adverse weather, construction, or any thing else that could have an impact on your drive.<\/li>\n<li>Be aware of your surroundings &#8211; Pay attention to other vehicles on the road, especially if one of them is acting erratically.<\/li>\n<li>Leave some space &#8211; Following another vehicle too closely is a is a good way to cause a rear end collision should the other vehicle need to make an emergency stop.<\/li>\n<li>Slow down sooner &#8211; Braking early, especially in adverse weather, can help prevent you from causing a rear end accident and help prevent others from rear ending you.<\/li>\n<li>Tone down aggression &#8211; That other driver may be a jerk, but escalating the situation is a recipe for disaster.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Avoid distracted driving<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/law888.com\/stop-distracted-driving-some-tips\/\">Distracted driving<\/a> can cause momentary losses of focus, and it only takes one missed moment to cause a collision.\u00a0 No texting while driving!\u00a0 Taking your eyes off the road, even if there are not many vehicles out there, can still lead to a wreck.<\/p>\n<h4>If you are involved in an accident, contact an experienced attorney<\/h4>\n<p>The Law Offices of Scott Warmuth remains operational during the Safer at Home protective order.\u00a0 We are committed to our clients&#8217; 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