You can not plan for bad weather, just like how you can not plan for car accidents. Crashes are stressful enough when trying to figure out who is at fault. The process can be even more complicated and disputed when you must determine if the weather was a contributing factor. How the weather affects your case can be very important, and you should contact our car accident attorney at Fleschner, Stark, Tanoos & Newlin as soon as you can, so we can help you determine how to navigate your case.
If your driving ability has to be modified due to the weather, then that means you are likely in a bad weather condition. Rain, snow, hail, wind, fog, in any degree, is considered a bad weather condition because it affects your ability to drive with complete awareness of your surroundings and can reduce your ability to stop in time to avoid a dangerous situation.
Liability in car accidents depends on proof of negligence. s. When weather is involved, external factors are considered, but it is also important to identify how the drivers followed the law. For example, in heavy rain situations, all the drivers are in the same scenario of having to pay closer attention to their surroundings. If an accident takes place, a driver could be liable if they fail to use their turn signal, do not yield to oncoming motorists, or if they run a red light or stop sign. If a driver argues they failed to yield because heavy rain was affecting their vision, they are still violating the law, and therefore they are at fault.
Not all cases will be as simple as finding out which driver broke a traffic law, but it could be the defining element in determining who is liable in a car accident case.
If you have been in a car accident partly due to poor weather, we want to help you receive compensation for your injuries. Proving negligence in car accidents is already a tricky task, but adding the element of weather can make it more challenging to prove that the other driver was liable. Don’t hesitate to reach out to our experienced team of personal injury lawyers to help you fight for what you deserve. Call Fleschner, Stark, Tanoos & Newlin to get started on your case today.
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The financial burden that often comes with a serious injury can be too much for many people to bear. Unexpected medical debt, damaged personal property, and the sudden loss of income can impact the budgets of most families. The good news is that a successful injury claim could help reduce that financial strain after a serious accident. Get in touch with a Terre Haute personal injury lawyer with Fleschner, Stark, Tanoos & Newlin to learn more.
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