Winter Accidents in California
Winter weather means bundling up to stay warm, but it also means exercising extra caution to keep safe against other hazards associated with unique seasonal conditions. Bad weather and additional holiday business traffic means an elevated risk of accidents and associated injuries. If you were hurt in a winter accident because someone failed to take reasonable precautions, you should contact a California Personal Injury Attorney to see if you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries.
Common Winter Accidents
Though accidents can happen any time of the year, some accidents happen more frequently during the winter because of changes to daylight hours, weather, and traffic patterns. Here are a few types of accidents that happen with greater frequency during the winter months and how to handle them.
Slip and Fall Accidents
Slip and fall accidents should be no surprise with the onset of snow, ice, and rainy weather throughout different parts of the state. Shoppers, holiday visitors, and even tourists spending time in California can easily injure themselves on someone else’s property if the landlord, owner, or caretaker doesn’t keep their property safe. The responsible party can be held responsible under premises liability for negligently failing to keep floors dry, inspect and remedy hazards, or even put up signs warning visitors of slippery floors near building entrances, standing water, and spilled liquids.
Car Accidents
California roads are notoriously crowded, but during the winter holidays they get even busier and more dangerous. The addition of winter rains, snow at higher elevations, and slick or icy conditions to the already packed roadways means car accidents are more likely to occur. Motorists need more time and distance to stop on wet or slick roads; driving too fast for the weather conditions can also result in accidents due to hydroplaning and sliding vehicles.
Pedestrian Accidents
Just as with motor vehicle accidents, heavier holiday traffic, busier streets, and inclement winter weather increase the number of pedestrian accidents. The shorter days and earlier darkness also mean visibility decreases, which makes pedestrians less visible to motorists. It’s important to be vigilant and obey pedestrians walk signs, watch for oncoming vehicles, and stay in marked crosswalks when possible.
Speak to California Personal Injury Attorney
Nobody expects to be hurt in any kind of accident, but it’s important you make sure you fight to recover the maximum compensation owed to you from someone else’s negligence. If you were injured in Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Jose, or throughout California, contact the experienced Personal Injury Attorneys at Daneshrad Law today to ensure someone fights to get you the recovery you deserve for your physical, emotional, and financial damages. Attorney Alan Daneshrad has been delivering comprehensive, aggressive representation for victims like you and recovered millions in compensation on their behalf. Call us 24/7 at (888) 881-3529 or complete our case evaluation form to schedule your appointment today. Let us work to get the best possible result in your case so you can get your life back.
