Winter
driving is not out of the ordinary for people here in New York, but despite
that, there are still hundreds of winter weather-related accidents a year. Snow
and ice can create slippery or unsafe road conditions. A car going too fast may
not have enough time to stop on an icy road surface, causing an accident
resulting in serious injuries or even death.
Weather Related
Crash Statistics
In
the United States, there are over 1.5 million weather-related car accidents
every year. Many of these collisions caused by drivers that failed to tread
with caution while driving in bad weather. According to the U.S. Department of
Transportation, 24 percent of all annual crashes are weather-related including
220,000 accidents because of snow sleet, 190,000 because of icy pavement and
170,000 crashed because of slushy roads.
We Hold
Negligent Drivers Responsible
All
drivers in New York State have an obligation under the law to drive safely and
take into account the weather conditions, including snow, ice and slush.
Negligent drivers cause accidents when they are driving too fast or following
too close when the weather is bad. If they had driven more slowly or kept a
safer distance between their car and the vehicle ahead of them, it is likely
that the accident would not have happened.
We Know How To
Investigate Car Accidents Caused By Snow Or Ice
Proving
negligence in a weather-related accident is a complex task. We understand how
our opponents think when putting together a case. We know that they will try to
disprove negligence and put the blame on the weather. Our attorneys will
immediately conduct an investigation into the cause of the accident. We will
interview witnesses to determine if the other driver was speeding or failed to
keep a safe distance between cars when unsafe conditions existed. You can
count on us to find out what happened and to take action on your behalf.
What To Do If You Have Been Involved In A Car Accident Caused By Snow Or Ice
1. Immediately
call for medical help if someone is injured.
2. Call
the police. They will document the accident and gather facts for legal
purposes. If you don’t call the police, it is your word against the other
person’s.
3. Report
the accident to your insurance company as soon as possible.
4. Exchange
information with the other parties involved, such as address and phone number.
If it is a car accident, get the license plate number, make, model and year of
the vehicle; drivers insurance information; car registration number; drivers
license number.
5. Get the names, addresses and phone numbers of
any witnesses.
6. Take
pictures of the accident, damage to the vehicle, and the area around the
accident.
7. Gather
details from the accident: draw a diagram of the accident; note the date and
time; the type of weather; and the location of the accident.
8. Above
all remain calm and call for help.
Free
Consultation – No Fee Unless We Succeed
SILER & INGBER, LLP is a New York law firm that concentrates in personal injury
actions such as construction accidents, motor vehicle accidents, bicycle
accidents, work place injuries, slip and falls, snow and ice cases, medical
malpractice, traumatic brain injuries and truck accidents. Learn more go to www.nylawnet.com or contact us
at 1-877-LAW-4343 or 1-877-529-4343 for a FREE CONSULTATION. New York, Bronx,
Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island, Nassau County, and Suffolk County.
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