Deer Can’t Sue You!
Would you believe there are over 1.5 million deer/car collisions every year?
I want to share some tips on what you can do to avoid hitting a deer.
Before I do, let me tell you what do if a deer collision is inevitable…
First, don’t panic.
Next, hold on to the steering wheel, apply the brakes, aim straight ahead, and take the deer out.
I’m serious.
Whatever you do, do not swerve to avoid the deer. Here’s why…
The most serious accidents occur when a driver swerves to get out of the way of an animal and loses control of their car; striking a tree, another car, or another person.
Hit the deer. He won’t sue you.
And if you do strike a deer. remember it’s a “comprehensive” claim. This means you don’t get a chargeable accident on your driving record. If you you avoid the dear and strike a tree, mailbox, or another car, it will be considered a chargeable accident for insurance purposes. Because instead of a comprehensive claim, it will be a collision claim and possibley a liability claim for bodily injury or property damage.
Now here are some common-sense tips you can share with others to cut the chances of striking a deer in the first place.
- Deer travel in groups, usually in single file. If you see one, stop to make sure he’s not being followed.
- Whenever possible, keep your headlights on high beam. You’ll pick up a deer’s eyes much sooner.
- Deer are out most between dusk and midnight. Be alert.
- ear your seat belt. The deer will damage your car, but a second impact could be you striking the windshield unless you’re belted in like you should be.
Please pass this info on to others; especially younger drivers who tend to panic more easily.
Remember, sometimes there’s no time to react to a deer except to strike it.
It’s a much better alternative than hurting yourself, your passengers, or people in another car (who can, and will, sue you).