[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/www.injuryclaimnyclaw.com\/blog\/what-accidents-can-be-avoided-this-holiday-season\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.injuryclaimnyclaw.com\/blog\/what-accidents-can-be-avoided-this-holiday-season\/","headline":"What Accidents Can Be Avoided This Holiday Season?","name":"What Accidents Can Be Avoided This Holiday Season?","description":"Thanksgiving is the biggest travel day of the year, meaning there are plenty of opportunities for accidents, both inside and outside the home. In this blog, NY\u00a0personal injury attorney\u00a0David A. Resnick\u00a0explores common types of accidents that occur on Thanksgiving and what you can do to avoid them. Thanksgiving Accident Statistics The following Thanksgiving accident statistics […]","datePublished":"2022-11-22","dateModified":"2025-04-08","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.injuryclaimnyclaw.com\/blog\/author\/davidresnick\/#Person","name":"David Resnick & Associates, P.C.","url":"https:\/\/www.injuryclaimnyclaw.com\/blog\/author\/davidresnick\/","identifier":12,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/9a3013950d41a44d6b0e6763649a50fe204ed95d3b6159870ec7dc3bb33ff2c6?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/9a3013950d41a44d6b0e6763649a50fe204ed95d3b6159870ec7dc3bb33ff2c6?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"David Resnick & Associates","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.injuryclaimnyclaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/david-resnick-logo.png","url":"https:\/\/www.injuryclaimnyclaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/david-resnick-logo.png","width":287,"height":87}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.injuryclaimnyclaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/attorney-David-Resnick.jpeg","url":"https:\/\/www.injuryclaimnyclaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/attorney-David-Resnick.jpeg","width":600,"height":400},"url":"https:\/\/www.injuryclaimnyclaw.com\/blog\/what-accidents-can-be-avoided-this-holiday-season\/","about":["Car Accidents"],"wordCount":649,"articleBody":"Thanksgiving is the biggest travel day of the year, meaning there are plenty of opportunities for accidents, both inside and outside the home. In this blog, NY\u00a0personal injury attorney\u00a0David A. Resnick\u00a0explores common types of accidents that occur on Thanksgiving and what you can do to avoid them.Thanksgiving Accident StatisticsThe following Thanksgiving accident statistics illustrate the many dangers that lurk at the beginning of the holiday season:According to the\u00a0National Safety Council\u00a0(NSC) and the\u00a0National Highway Traffic Safety Administration\u00a0(NHTSA), more than 500 people die on average in traffic accidents over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.Roughly half of all vehicle occupants who die in Thanksgiving crashes are not wearing seat belts, and 29 percent of traffic fatalities are alcohol-related.More home-cooking fires happen on Thanksgiving than on any other day of the year, with three times the daily average occurring that day, according to the\u00a0National Fire Protection Association. Unintended cooking is the top contributing factor among accidental fires and fire deaths.The\u00a0Consumer Product Safety Commission\u00a0estimated that 1,400 emergency room visits occurred due to home football accidents on one recent Thanksgiving.Common Types of Thanksgiving AccidentsMany of the accidents and injuries that occur on Thanksgiving are motor vehicle collisions. If you or someone you love gets hurt in a Thanksgiving car accident someone else causes, you should speak with a\u00a0New York car accident lawyer\u00a0right away.However, not all Thanksgiving accidents happen on the road. Here are some common types of injury accidents that occur during the Thanksgiving holiday period:Cooking, frying, and barbecue firesUnintentional fires and burn injuriesSlips and fallsDog bites and animal attacksFood poisoning and allergic reactionsSports and recreational injuriesInjuries that occur on unsafe premisesDUI accidents and other traffic wrecksWhen and Where Do Thanksgiving Accidents Occur?For statistical purposes, the Thanksgiving holiday is a 4.25-day period that lasts from the end of the workday on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving until 11:59 p.m. the following Sunday. Many holiday accidents occur on Wednesday and Thursday, when countless Americans are traveling long distances to visit family and engaging in \u201cDrinksgiving,\u201d the most popular drinking day of the year.A recent report from\u00a0U.S. News & World Report\u00a0suggests that the states with the most holiday car crashes are those in the South, the West, and the Midwest, while Northeastern states are typically much safer. In fact, New York had the second-lowest rate of traffic fatalities, with 0.43 per 100,000 people, behind only the District of Columbia, which had 0.24 fatal crashes per 100,000 people. Still, that is too many people who have lost their lives in preventable accidents.Thanksgiving Injury Prevention PlanNo one can prevent every accident, but you can take the following steps to keep yourself and others a bit safer this Thanksgiving:If you plan to drive, leave early, never speed, and avoid traveling at night.Obey all traffic laws and never drive under the influence.Get plenty of rest before you drive, and take breaks as needed.Avoid driving distractions by putting your phone away before you leave.Never leave Thanksgiving cooking unattended.Thoroughly wash your hands and utensils when cooking.Make sure turkey and other meats are thoroughly cooked before serving.Ask your guests about food allergies before planning the menu or serving.Supervise children and make sure they stay away from fires or heat sources.Clean up trip hazards like clutter or slick walkways.Be safe when playing sports by wearing protective gear and not pushing yourself too hard.Contact a NY Personal Injury Lawyer for HelpThe traffic accident attorneys of\u00a0David Resnick & Associates, P.C., hope your Thanksgiving is a joyous day of warmth and gratitude. But if you or someone you love gets hurt, we\u2019re here to help. Contact us\u00a0as soon as you can to speak with our compassionate team in a free initial consultation session."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/www.injuryclaimnyclaw.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"What Accidents Can Be Avoided This Holiday Season?","item":"https:\/\/www.injuryclaimnyclaw.com\/blog\/what-accidents-can-be-avoided-this-holiday-season\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]