Alaska Auto Accidents Lawyers

Explaining When Collisions Tend to Happen

Alaska Auto Accident Lawyers
Explaining When Collisions Tend to Happen

Alaska is home to people who love what this place has to offer, and it’s also host to countless visitors every year.  Some of the roadways in this state are among the most beautiful in the world, and the scenery could drive anyone to distraction.  Unfortunately, the scenery and the climate also tend to lead to almost daily Alaska auto accidents, and anyone who’s been harmed in such an occurrence needs the help of experienced Alaska auto accident lawyers.  One of the emerging trends in this state regards when accidents tend to happen.  Below is an overview of this trend.

Beware of Early Winter

The months of November, December and January are when the sun goes down for more hours per day than during any other time of the year.  It’s also when winter-like weather settles in for a long stay, which means that roads are not only dark more often than not, but they can also become extremely slippery from the ice that forms.  In addition, snowstorms can arise at almost any time, all but removing any visibility that drivers need to navigate to and from their destinations safely.

As a result of all of these factors, more than one-third, or 34.3 percent specifically, of all Alaska auto accidents occur in the months of November, December and January.  Approximately 3,700 Alaska auto accidents take place during these months, leading to approximately 900 injuries and 22 deaths.  Clearly, weather, visibility and road conditions are leading causes of Alaska auto accidents during this time.

Summer Brings Tourists and Risks

After the early winter months, the next period on the calendar when all Alaska drivers should be wary occurs in July and August, or basically in the heart of summer.  While weather should not be much of a factor during this time and visibility should usually be high given the amount of daylight that is present during these months, tourists also tend to converge on the state at this point.  As a result, more than 18 percent, or almost one-fifth of all Alaska auto accidents occur during these two months.  Lack of familiarity with the roads, distraction from the scenery and alcohol are leading causes of crashes during this time.

Therefore, if you drive in Alaska regularly, perhaps understanding these statistics will be of help.  If you or someone you love has been harmed in an accident, seek the help of Alaska auto accident lawyers who have years of experience in holding negligent drivers accountable.  Contact Barber & Banker today to schedule a free initial consultation.