Snow and
ice accident causes Most drivers have enough common sense to slow down and leave a proper interval when it's snowing or icy but when drivers fail to reduce their speed to avoid an accident, they can be held liable for the injuries and damages that follow.
Not exact matches
The leak on West Fayette Street, near the intersection with West Genesee Street on the West Side, created a patch of
ice that
caused two
accidents this morning involving a Centro bus and three vehicles.
Rasmussen has analysed meteorological data from the time of the
accident and he estimates that snow was falling on the plane at the rate of 2.5 millimetres per hour — fast enough to coat the plane's wings with enough
ice to
cause a crash.
Many worry that expanding traffic over the next few years is all too likely to
cause an environmentally disastrous
accident because the
ice won't be completely cleared for decades — it will have cleared just enough that inexperienced mariners will recklessly try to push through.
Grocery stores see a disproportionately high number of slip and fall
accidents due to their business; the shelves that line their aisles are necessarily filled with goods that can make their floors very slippery; from beverages to condiments to produce to seafood and many other products; these, and the
ice and water used to keep them cool and fresh, can
cause somebody to slip and fall.
Ice and snow on a property are the leading
cause of slip and fall
accidents.
If you have been in an
accident that you think was
caused by
ice on the road, contact Cohen & Cohen, P.C. for a free case evaluation today.
A slip and fall
accident can also be
caused by adverse weather conditions, such as rain, snow and
ice.
For trucks and cars involved in
accidents we typically see snow and
ice in the winter and during the other months; potholes, cracks, worn away roads and other such conditions can
cause a crash.
Snow,
Ice, Slippery Roads and other winter hazards
cause car
accidents.
If you fell in an
accident caused by snow or
ice, please contact a personal injury lawyer immediately.
It is not, however, without its risks, and a snowmobile
accident — ranging from a collision to a wipe - out to falling through
ice — can
cause serious personal injuries requiring weeks of recovery, sometimes in isolated areas with little access to immediate medical care.
Snow and
ice are two very common
causes of slip and fall
accidents as well.
Obstacles hidden under the snow, a sudden change in weather that
causes reduced visibility, and loss of control when maneuvering on
ice are just some examples of factors beyond your control that can
cause an
accident.
MI residents see their fair share of snow,
ice and other weather conditions that can damage structures and property therein and
cause accidents that lead to negligence suits and trips to the hospital.
Although inclement weather in the form of
ice and snow are rarely seen in this area, other weather occurrences such as heavy rain can
cause drivers to get into
accidents while operating their vehicles.
Aside from protecting yourself from vehicular
accidents caused by other motorists, one can also learn to effectively control or steer the car safely during awful weather conditions like
ice, rain or snow.