November Safety Guide: What Georgia Drivers Should Know Before Holiday Travel

November kicks off one of the busiest — and riskiest — travel periods of the year. With Thanksgiving trips, crowded shopping centers, and higher-than-normal traffic on I-16, I-95, Highway 80, and local roads, accident numbers climb across Georgia every holiday season. Here’s our November Safety Guide for Drivers as we enter the busiest travel weeks of the year.

1. Maintain Consistent Medical Treatment

If you’re already in an active car accident or injury claim, November is a crucial month.

Insurance companies look for ANY gap in treatment, and holiday schedules often create:

Missed appointments
Delayed follow-ups
Long gaps in physical therapy
Inconsistent pain documentation

These breaks give insurers the argument they’re waiting for: “They must have recovered if they stopped going.”

What to do:
✔ Keep all appointments
✔ Reschedule immediately if you’re traveling
✔ Document increased pain from cold weather, lifting, long drives, or holiday activities

2. Expect More Rear-End Collisions & Parking Lot Accidents

Thanksgiving season consistently sees spikes in:

Stop-and-go traffic rear-end crashes
Distracted drivers looking for stores or holiday events
Parking lot fender benders
Driver fatigue during long-distance travel

If you’re involved in a new accident this month:

Call the police
Photograph vehicles, positions, and surroundings
Seek medical care within 24 hours
Avoid giving the insurance company a recorded statement
Contact us quickly

3. Be Cautious With Seasonal Hazards

November brings conditions that catch drivers off guard:

Wet leaves causing slippery roads
Earlier sunsets reducing visibility
Deer crossing activity increasing at dusk
More intoxicated or overtired drivers on the road

If you’re already injured:
Avoid heavy lifting, decorating, yard cleanup, or long drives that could aggravate your condition. Document any flare-ups.

4. Travel Tip for Injured Clients: Tell Us Before You Leave

If you’re traveling for Thanksgiving:

We may need to anticipate incoming mail
You may have medical appointments that need adjustment
Insurance deadlines may fall while you’re out of town

A quick call helps keep your claim organized and moving.

5. A Practical Thanksgiving Thought

The holidays can be stressful when you’re dealing with an injury. Taking a few preventive steps now — staying consistent with treatment, documenting symptoms, and being careful on the road — will protect the value of your case long after the holiday is over.

If you’re injured this November or need help navigating an ongoing case, Jarrett & Price is here to guide you through the season safely and effectively.

📞 Call 855-909-3021
💻 Visit www.jarrettfirm.com

November Safety Guide for Georgia Drivers