Unfortunately, snow and ice events have lead to hundreds of vehicle accidents in Texas over the last month. During the week of February 27, multiple accidents were reported on Central Texas toll roads and back roads.
Remember, even if the weather conditions outside are poor, if you cause an accident that leads to injuries or death, you could be held liable. With this in mind, the Texas Department of Transportation recently put out a release indicating how to stay safe in winter weather.
According to TxDOT, you may be able to better avoid an accident by doing the following:
- Reducing speeds
- Maintaining at least three times the normal following distance on snow or ice (avoid tailgating)
- Using extra caution on bridges, ramps, overpasses and shaded areas as the freeze over faster
For more information, you can visit the TxDOT link on the bottom of this post.
Should I Speak to an Attorney Following a Vehicle Accident?
Again, even if the winter conditions outside are poor, if you negligently contribute to an accident that results in injuries or death, you can be held liable. If the conditions outside are bad enough, it may be in your best interest to avoid driving all together.
If a negligent driver has victimized you, make sure you speak to our attorneys, as you may be entitled to compensation. You should not have to suffer because another driver recklessly operated a vehicle in an unsafe manner in poor weather conditions.
Source: http://www.txdot.gov/inside-txdot/media-center/psas/weather/winter-travel.html
