Amircani Law is emphasizing the importance of safe driving practices during the upcoming New Year's holiday travel period, even as recent Georgia Department of Public Safety data shows significant improvement in holiday traffic safety. The Atlanta personal injury law firm reports that while Thanksgiving 2024 saw 17 fatalities compared to 23 in 2023, a 26 percent decrease, hundreds of car accident injuries still occurred across Georgia during the four-day holiday period, with the Georgia State Patrol investigating over 540 crashes resulting in nearly 265 injuries.
The Christmas 2024 travel period concluded with five fatalities, down substantially from 16 deaths during the same period in 2023. Despite these improvements, law enforcement made more than 425 arrests for driving under the influence during the Thanksgiving travel period alone, representing approximately a 30 percent increase from the previous year's DUI arrest totals. Multiple Atlanta-area agencies, including the Atlanta Police Department, Cobb County Police Department, and DeKalb County Police Department, reported fatal crashes during recent holiday periods, underscoring that car accident risks remain elevated throughout the metropolitan area during peak travel times. The analysis from Amircani Law's car accident lawyer is based on twelve years of representing injury victims across the Atlanta region.
Following each holiday period, the firm's attorneys observe patterns in crash types, injury severity, and insurance complications affecting victims. Cases handled by the firm involve vehicle collisions, intersection crashes, and highway accidents throughout the metropolitan area, with attorneys working alongside clients navigating insurance claims, medical treatment coordination, and injury compensation matters. Over its twelve-year history, Amircani Law has recovered more than 25 million dollars for clients injured in various types of traffic collisions.
"While the reduction in holiday traffic fatalities is encouraging, every preventable car wreck represents lives disrupted and families affected," said Maha Amircani, Managing Attorney at Amircani Law. "Our experience handling car accident injury cases shows that holiday travel periods consistently produce elevated crash rates. The data confirms that impaired driving, speeding, and distracted driving remain persistent problems during these high-traffic periods, even as overall fatality numbers improve."
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data indicate that approximately 40 percent of traffic-related deaths during Christmas and New Year's holidays involve drunk drivers, a figure that rises significantly during overnight hours when New Year's celebrations peak. Georgia participates in the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement campaign during major holidays, with state troopers maintaining high visibility on interstates and secondary roads. Despite these efforts, accident statistics demonstrate that driver behavior during holiday periods continues to pose substantial risks to motorists throughout the Atlanta region and across Georgia.
The upcoming New Year's holiday travel period presents similar challenges to those observed during Thanksgiving and Christmas. Historical Georgia Department of Public Safety data shows that New Year's periods typically result in multiple fatalities and hundreds of car accident investigations statewide. The 2023-24 New Year's holiday period saw nine deaths and more than 300 crashes investigated by state troopers, with numerous additional car accident cases handled by local law enforcement agencies. Weather conditions, increased traffic volume, and alcohol consumption associated with New Year's celebrations contribute to elevated car crash risks during this period.
Accident victims often face complex insurance processes, mounting medical bills, and uncertainty about legal rights following collisions. Atlanta-area residents injured in car accidents during holiday periods may benefit from consulting with a car accident lawyer experienced in handling crash cases. Documentation requirements, insurance company communications, and evaluation of personal injury claim options require careful attention from a lawyer, particularly when car accident injuries involve emergency room treatment, ongoing medical care, or significant recovery periods that affect employment and daily activities.
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Amircani Law provides consultation services with experienced lawyers for individuals involved in car accidents throughout the Atlanta metropolitan area. The firm's car accident lawyers operate on a contingency fee basis, with no upfront costs for clients pursuing personal injury claims. Attorney Maha Amircani has been selected as a Super Lawyers Selectee for three consecutive years based on peer evaluation and professional achievement.
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