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According to the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Department (FLHSMV) website, the Thanksgiving holiday season is one of the busiest travel periods in Florida. According to the FLHSMV, the number of accidents on Thanksgiving Day is almost double any other day. Families are coming to Florida to celebrate the holidays with one another. We at Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A. would like to provide you with some tips to stay safe during this holiday season. 

Tips to Avoid a Florida Car Accident 

Thanksgiving Safety Driving Tips from the FLHSMV: 

1. Wear safety belts always. Make sure all passengers, including yourself, are buckled up throughout the duration of your drive. Assuring everyone has their seatbelts on is the number one way to prevent severe injury in the case of an accident.
2. Do not speed. Always be aware of the speed limits in Florida. The speed limits in Florida are always changing due to construction and changes in the road. The maximum speed limit in Florida is 70 miles per hour. Always ensure that you are obeying the speed limits to remain safe. 
3. Never text and drive. It is not worth risking your or your passenger’s life over a message or phone call. If it is urgent, pull over into a safe spot off the main roads away from traffic and then send your message or have a passenger send the message for you. It is important to keep your eyes and hands focused on the road.
4. Do not drive if drowsy. Take breaks often! It is important to remain alert during your drive and this is difficult to do if you are tired. If possible, switch driving with a passenger or make stops often to rest and then continue your trip. 

In addition to the above tips, Fort Myers Car Accident Attorney Randall Spivey suggests all drivers review the Spivey Law Firm Safe Driving Pledge before embarking on their holiday. You can download this pledge at Safe Driving Pledge on the Spivey Law Firm website and is an excellent way to encourage drivers to practice safe driving during the holiday season.

Fort Myers Victim of Drunk Driving Attorney 

This Thanksgiving holiday, the Attorneys at Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys wants to remind everyone to never drive impaired. The FLHSMV states that if you have had anything to drink, do not ger behind the wheel. Not only does this put you at risk, but it puts others on the road at risk as well. Call a friend, someone you trust, or a rideshare service to take you home.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) partnered with state and local organizations to provide lifesaving messages about the dangers of drunk driving. Their goal was to encourage positive actions to reduce the reduce impaired driving on the roadways. NHTSA is reminding drivers that Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving®, whether it is during a holiday or any other day.

This Thanksgiving holiday, it is also important to remind everyone of the MADD Tie One on for Safety® Campaign. Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) works to save lives during one of the most dangerous times of the year, i.e., the holiday season between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. The Tie One on for Safety® campaign encourages drivers to ribbon their vehicles to remind everyone to always designate a non-drinking driver.

Before you attend a Thanksgiving celebration this holiday season where alcohol will be served, set a goal not to drink and drive. Create a support network and have a designated driver who will not drink or use a ride-share service. 

If you or your loved one tragically becomes the victim of a DUI accident, the lawyers of Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A. are here to assist the victims from the negligence of others. 

Get Help from an Experienced Fort Myers Accident Lawyer 

We at Spivey Law Firm want you to enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday season while also remaining safe. Should you or a loved one be injured because of the negligence of another, please contact us at Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A. after seeking medical attention. We do not recommend that you deal with insurance agencies without representation. We represent those involved in numerous types of personal injury and wrongful death accidents in Fort Myers and throughout the state of Florida.

Our firm provides personal contact and communication along with aggressive representation. Please click on Testimonials to see what our others say about us,” said Fort Myers Car Accident Lawyer Randall L. Spivey.

At Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A., we are available 24/7, and there are no costs or attorney fees until we receive a monetary recovery for you. To speak with us in a free, no-obligation consultation, call the team at Spivey Law Firm at 239.337.7483, toll-free at 1.888.477.4839, or contact us online at Spiveylaw.com.