HOLIDAY WEEKEND SURVIVAL TIPS & TRICKS

by Bernard D. Nomberg, Partner, The Nomberg Law Firm

Labor Day Holiday Weekend is finally upon us. It’s the last hoorah of summer. The weekend signals a farewell to pool parties, trips to the lake and bathing in the sun. Over the upcoming weeks we will say hello to sweater weather, pumpkin spice and (hopefully!) cooler temperatures. So as you head into the long weekend, please keep in mind the potential for danger so you can avoid any delay to your fun.[1]

The National Highway Safety Administration (NHSA) marks Labor Day weekend as a time for increased vigilance for law enforcement officers on the roads.[2] While for some this may merely mean to tap the breaks on their lead foot, for everyone it warns of the potential for drunk drivers on the road and the accidents that could happen because of them. During the 2017 holiday weekend, 376 people died in accidents due to drunk drivers.[3] So as you and your loved ones pack into the car to travel, the NHSA has some helpful tips to keep safe on the roads.

• Drinking and driving is never okay. Even after a single alcoholic beverage. Plan ahead for a designated sober driver for when the party ends.
• No matter the source of impairment, the new slogan by the NHSA shows that driving high still gets a DUI. So again, make a plan and stick to your designated driver position.
• If you or a passenger think another car on the road might be driven by an impaired driver, pull over and report the vehicle to 911.
• If you notice someone else is attempting to leave in their own car while impaired, take action and make a plan for them to get home safely. You never know who might be saved down the road.

If your weekend involves activities around the water, like boating, make sure your children are properly supervised at all times. Even if a lifeguard is on duty, a second set of eyes on your little ones can make the difference.[4] Never let children who don’t know how to swim be near the water alone. A floatation device is no fool-proof method for avoiding disaster. But in case of disaster, learn how to perform CPR on both kids and adults. A good defense is the best offense when it comes to water safety.

Labor Day weekend is your last chance at summer activities as the year rushes on. Let it be a weekend of fun for you and your family by knowing the potential for hazards and planning to avoid them before it can pose a threat to your holiday.

If you find yourself or a loved one happen to be involved in an accident during this holiday weekend and need legal representation, please consider contacting The Nomberg Law Firm. We are located in Birmingham, Alabama. Office number is 205-930-6900.  For further information, please visit our website: Nomberglaw.com.

 

[1] https://www.tesh.com/articles/protect-yourself-if-you-swim-in-a-lake-or-river/

[2] https://www.nhtsa.gov/drunk-driving/drive-sober-or-get-pulled-over

[3] Id.

[4] https://www.poolsafely.gov/parents/safety-tips/

Bernard D. Nomberg has been a lawyer for more than 20 years. Bernard has earned an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell’s peer-review rating. In 2018, Bernard was named a Super Lawyer for the 6th year in a row and he was recognized as one of the Top 50 Lawyers in Alabama.

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A SAFER RIDE THIS YEAR

by Bernard D. Nomberg, Partner, The Nomberg Law Firm

Back to school season is upon us once again. Backpacks are being filled with school supplies and new teacher orientations attended. With the new school year beginning, it’s important to prepare beyond the ordinary shopping list.

According to the Alabama State Department of Education, 49.1% of students take the bus to school each day.[1] To ensure the well-being of those students, the transportation department made safety improvements over the summer break to the buses shuttling kids back and forth each day.[2] Such protective measures included the installment of automatic brakes that engage when a bus driver gets too close to a car in front and driver assist when the bus is cruising on wet roads.[3]

Even with the added precautions taken by the department of transportation of adding safety features within the bus itself, the safety of the student in your home is still your responsibility. For those students that ride the bus, steps can be taken on your own to make the trip safer.

• Arrive at the bus stop at least five minutes before the bus is scheduled to arrive.
• When waiting at the bus stop, stay out of the road and keep your child from letting their play get out of hand.
• Wait for the bus to stop completely before approaching the bus to board.
• Instruct your child to remain seated on the bus and keep their arms and legs inside the windows at all times.
• Convey the importance of not distracting the driver by shouting or playing to your bus rider.
• Show your child the bus’s blind spot – which is anywhere within ten feet of the front of the bus – and instruct them not to walk within it.
• Teach your child to only cross the street and designated crosswalks and to obey traffic signals and signs.
• When walking home from the bus stop, tell your child to take the same route each day, never to use a short cut, and to avoid strangers by keeping their distance from anyone they don’t know.
• Encourage them to make friends at their bus stop so they can walk home from the stop together each day.[4]

Getting to school should never be a source of injury or anxiety. By talking with your child about the potential dangers and the precautions they should take to keep safety within their control, you can be sure that the only worry you’ll have is relearning math to help your student finish their homework this year.  For more information, please click here: http://bit.ly/2Nr8fpn

If you find yourself or a loved one having been injured from a bus incident, please consider contacting The Nomberg Law Firm. We are located in Birmingham, Alabama. Office number is 205-930-6900.  For further information, please visit our website: Nomberglaw.com.

 

Bernard D. Nomberg has been a lawyer for more than 20 years. Bernard has earned an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell’s peer-review rating. In 2018, Bernard was named a Super Lawyer for the 6th year in a row and he was recognized as one of the Top 50 Lawyers in Alabama.

[1]  https://www.alsde.edu/sec/pt/Pages/factsandstatistics-all.aspx?navtext=Facts%20%20and%20Statistics.#.

[2] https://www.wbrc.com/2019/04/30/improving-school-bus-safety-with-new-technologies/.

[3] Id.

[4] https://www.adt.com/resources/back-to-school-safety.

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