Can Too Much Shopping Cause Car Accidents In Charlotte and Elsewhere?
Whether you recently got hurt in an auto accident in Charlotte, or you’re just someone who wants to be a safer, more clear minded driver, you’re well aware that you routinely engage in subpar driving practices.
If you’ve read this North Carolina car accident law blog – or followed any conventional media reports on auto safety – and you’re undoubtedly aware of the dangers caused by driving DUI, driving under the influence of medications, driving while fatigued, driving while distracted, etc.
But other, more subtle factors can also degrade your driving and increase your risk of getting into another injury crash.
For instance: Christmas holiday shopping fatigue.
This factor almost certainly plays a role in a non-negligible number of NC accidents. Here are some examples of how this might play out:
• An exhausted mother of four, burned out from three hours of crawling around a mall with her screaming kids, rear ends a car in the mall parking lot, causing thousands of dollars worth of damage;
• A beleaguered retail store clerk – fried from working time and a half shifts for weeks on end – runs a red light and clips an SUV, causing minor injuries;
• Overburdened by hundreds of millions of gift requests and other mail, Santa Claus accidentally steers his reindeer sleigh too far north, exists the Earth’s atmosphere and winds up on the moon.
Okay, that third example is made up. But hopefully the point is clear: Shopping related agitation, distraction, and overwhelm can cause accidents outright and/or make certain accidents worse.
Most holiday car accidents in North Carolina are incredibly complex. Multiple hypotheses can be put forward to explain how and why they occurred. Driver distraction/inattention, vehicular problems, road engineering problems, bad weather, and even interference from animals or pedestrians can all play roles in certain crashes.
If you’ve been harmed – or you know someone who has suffered damages – the highly successful and meticulous team at the law offices of Michael A. DeMayo can help you get a handle on your rights and pursue the most aggressive and sensible course of action.
