Summer Road Trips and Auto Accidents - What You Need to Know

Christopher B. Slusser • July 24, 2025

Summer’s the season of road trips. The windows are down, the playlists are blasting, and everyone’s ready to hit the road. But more drivers on the highway also means a higher risk of accidents — especially with long drives, distracted drivers, and folks unfamiliar with the area.


If your summer road trip takes a wrong turn and you’re in an accident, here’s what you need to know.


What causes summer accidents?


We see a few common patterns in summer crashes:

  • Fatigue from long hours behind the wheel
  • Speeding or aggressive driving
  • Distracted drivers more focused on the GPS than the road
  • Construction zones and sudden lane shifts
  • Out-of-state drivers unfamiliar with Pennsylvania roads

Who’s at fault?

That’s where we come in. As auto accident lawyers, we look at everything — road conditions, driver behavior, even vehicle maintenance — to determine liability. And once we’ve done that, we deal with the insurance companies so you don’t have to.


Call an attorney you trust

If you were injured in a crash, don’t wait. Our team will guide you every step of the way and make sure you’re not taken advantage of. We focus on the legal — you focus on you.

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