Snowstorm Car Accidents

What happens when people are seriously hurt in snowstorm car accidents? Each case is unique, but the effects can be life-altering, if not devastating. If you were injured in such an accident due to no fault of your own, the car accident lawyers at Morgan & Morgan can help you to determine when someone else may be held legally responsible for your injuries so that you can pursue compensation under personal injury law.

Snowstorm car accidents can happen all too easily, and when these accidents occur, victims may suffer the consequences for years to come. Hiring a car snow accident lawyer, like the attorneys working at Morgan & Morgan, could be the best possible avenue to recovering compensation. 

To learn more about snowstorm car accidents and how a lawyer can help, contact Morgan & Morgan for a free, no-obligation case evaluation.

Causes of Snowstorm Car Accidents

Every winter, snowfall can make for treacherous road conditions, either around where you live or places you may be visiting over the holidays. As our car accident attorneys at Morgan & Morgan know, traffic accident statistics always spike in the winter months because of people not properly preparing to navigate in the snow. 

Snow is a major cause of car accidents because it can vary so much in terms of type of precipitation. Snow can freeze and become ice or can even be just as slippery when it is slush or sleet. 

Time changes, low light, sun reflecting on the snow, inadequate car maintenance, and extreme weather conditions can also contribute towards the possibility of snow car accidents.

Wherever possible, it is best to avoid driving in the snow entirely. You may also want to upgrade to snow tires or tire chains if you live in an area with significant snowfall. 

Snow conditions can develop quickly, so make sure to monitor the weather and do everything you can to get home before any serious weather conditions escalate. 

Speeding and Braking Problems

Research from the World Health Organizations shows that speed is one of the most common factors in car accidents. This can be further amplified when snow is falling. Adapt your driving habits to winter conditions by making sure that you allow appropriate distance between you and any other vehicles and reduce your speeds to account for additional braking possibilities. Snow and ice can complicate your braking or slow it down.

Be Aware of Inadequate Removal of Snow

You may be counting on local authorities to do everything possible to remove snow from the road. However, you need to take care of your own vehicle because you cannot always account for snow to be properly removed from the roads. On your own car, make sure you warm it up appropriately and scrape off any snow or ice well in advance. Inadequate removal of snow can cause visibility problems as you're driving. Plus, you could also face fines if you do not properly remove snow from your own vehicle. Similarly, make sure that you've monitored conditions on your local roads. Check in with your neighbors or the local news to learn more about road conditions. 

Purchase a good snow brush to keep in your vehicle at all times so that you're always prepared in the event of sudden snow. 

Other Snow Car Accident Materials to Consider

Winter tires may be a great way to help reduce your chances of being hurt in an accident. Bear in mind that winter tires are not foolproof, so you could still end up in a serious accident due to swerving, unexpected road conditions, or other vehicles losing control. Make sure that your windshield wipers have been upgraded recently and that you have plenty of fluid. In places with subzero temperatures, special windshield wiper fluid may be required to help clear your windshield for you.