Planning to Party over Labor Day Weekend? 8 Safety Tips from an Omaha Accident Attorney
There’s no better way to spend Labor Day than in the company of friends and family. If you intend to celebrate the holiday weekend with a few drinks, then don’t forget to arrange alternative transportation.
Drunk driving rates spike on Labor Day weekend, so even if you remain sober, it is best to stay off the roads. Research by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shows that more than 10,000 people were killed while driving drunk in 2013, and a significant number of those fatalities happened on drinking holidays.
According to statistics from the National Safety Council, every Labor Day weekend, road fatalities increase by about 12 percent. On average, 379 of the month’s 3,000 fatal road accidents take place over the Labor Day period.
If you suffer injuries in a drunk driving collision over the holiday weekend, contact a car accident attorney from Rensch & Rensch Law. Our Omaha personal-injury lawyers have more than 45 years of combined legal experience.
Call 1-800-471-4100 to schedule a free consultation. You can learn more about drunk driving accident claims by visiting USAttorneys.com.
8 Ways to Plan a Safer Party This Labor Day
Long weekends are perfect for parties, so it’s inevitable that many people will overdo the drinking. If you are hosting a party or just planning to have a few loved ones over for Labor Day, be sure to keep these safe-party planning tips in mind:
- Confirm that your guests have arranged a safe way to travel home afterward. If they have not yet organized a designated driver or taxi, then help them to find one.
- Try to plan competitive games or activities that guests can enjoy without drinking.
- Don’t pressure anyone to drink – especially if they intend to drive. You might think you are spurring them to having a good time, but they won’t thank you if they cannot drive later.
- Make sure food is available for guests. This will keep them full and distracted, which can prevent overconsumption. Avoid salty snacks because they make people thirsty.
- Offer a range of non-alcoholic beverages to make it easier for guests to abstain from alcohol.
- Make sure you have the number of a taxi service or have installed a ridesharing app on your phone.
- Do whatever you can to prevent people from driving home while impaired – even if it means offering up your sofa so they can stay the night.
- Be careful that you don’t overdo the drinks yourself; you may not be able to help your guests make good decisions if you are intoxicated.
If you were injured in a wreck with a drunk driver, contact an accident attorney from Rensch & Rensch Law. An Omaha personal-injury lawyer will help you navigate the claims process.
You may be entitled to compensation for medical bills, lost income and noneconomic damages. Call 1-800-471-4100 to schedule a free initial consultation.
