You probably have heard about the escaped zebras just outside Washington, D.C. They have been roaming freely for more than 50 days. The D.C. area is heavily populated, but still, the zebras have eluded animal control officials. It is probably just a matter of time until a car hits one of them.

I tell you this to highlight our problem with the Alabama version of roaming zebra, our white-tailed deer.

October to December is the most likely time a deer will run out into the road and hit a car. It is the breeding season – draw your own conclusions about the bucks’ erratic behavior. But don’t undervalue this information, the danger is serious. There will be an estimated 2,000 crashes involving deer in our state this year.

There are nearly 2 million deer in Alabama. So be on the lookout, especially at dawn and dusk when the animals are most active.

It is also a national problem. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates the number of animal-related accidents at roughly 1 million each year. These accidents result in approximately 200 deaths, 10,000 injuries, and more than $1 billion in damages.

Here are some deer-related safe driving tips:

If you suffer a personal injury like an auto/truck accident, railroad accident, or slip and fall , you can talk to us at the Law Firm of Eiland and Ritchie for free. We want to help you get back on your feet.

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Allen Ritchie

Alabama Personal Injury Lawyer

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