Every year, AAA designates the time between Memorial Day and Labor Day as the "100 Deadliest Days" for teen drivers. With school out and more free time, teenagers spend more hours on the road—and unfortunately, the number of car crashes involving young drivers spikes.
Distracted driving, speeding, and lack of experience make these months particularly dangerous. As personal injury lawyers in Canton and Gainesville, we've seen firsthand how devastating these crashes can be. Crashes are not accidents—they are preventable events often caused by negligence.
Parents, this is the time to talk to your teens about road safety, inspect their tires, and seriously consider enrolling them in hands-on driving schools like B.R.A.K.E.S. or AAA’s programs. Investing in proper driving education could save a life.
Construction Zones and Summer Traffic Jams
Summer also brings a boom in road construction across Georgia. More projects mean more work zones, lane shifts, and traffic delays. In 2022 alone, there were nearly 96,000 work-zone crashes, resulting in thousands of injuries and hundreds of tragic deaths—including road workers who often have little protection.
Drivers need to stay alert, slow down, and obey signage through these zones. At Hasty Pope, our car accident lawyers know how quickly negligence in a construction zone can lead to devastating consequences. A moment of inattention can change lives forever.
Pop-Up Storms and Road Hazards
Georgia summers are notorious for sudden afternoon storms. Heavy rain, slick roads, and poor visibility create dangerous driving conditions fast. Ensuring your tires have good tread, your windshield wipers are effective, and your headlights are working properly could be the difference between safety and disaster.
If you're caught in a storm, slow down, turn on your headlights (not your hazard lights while moving), and if necessary, pull off safely—preferably into a parking lot rather than the side of the highway. Even after the storm, standing water and bright sunlight can create blinding reflections that catch drivers off guard.
Why This Matters
At Hasty Pope, we've been serving the communities of Canton, Gainesville, and all of North Georgia for decades. We’ve stood alongside families whose lives were forever changed by preventable crashes. Whether it’s helping a family devastated by a teen driving accident, representing a worker injured in a construction zone, or advocating for someone hurt in a weather-related crash, our mission is to fight for justice and secure real results.
This summer, stay vigilant. Protect yourself, your loved ones, and those sharing the road with you.
If the unexpected happens, and you or someone you love needs an experienced personal injury lawyer, don’t hesitate to contact our team at Hasty Pope. We're here to help you every step of the way.
Stay safe out there.