Many school districts have started back, or soon will. But motorists should know that the 100 deadliest days of summer last through Labor Day next month
If you’re unfamiliar with the term “100 deadliest days,” it refers to the months that begin with Memorial Day weekend in May and end in September on Labor Day.
Why it’s so dangerous
The number of teen drivers on the roads for their first summer behind the wheel is a major contributor. But there are other factors, like the number of individuals and families that vacation during those months. There’s a reason high-season rates don’t drop until after Labor Day.
Other late summer hazards
Once the school year starts, one might think that kids will drive around less. But that’s hardly likely, with football games and bonfires heralding the new school year. Late summer, when schools resume, often catches drivers unaware of school zones that were unenforced for the past three months.
If a child gets injured in an accident
Regardless of the age of the at-fault driver, if your child gets hurt in a car accident, they deserve civil justice. Parents must be the advocates for their minor children in such situations.
Prioritize getting them medically evaluated and treated so they have the best chance of fully healing. Learning more about how the personal injury laws of Kentucky work can help you decide how to move forward. Sometimes, there can be multiple defendants — some of which may have deeper pockets that can increase the eventual settlement or judgment.