Increased Prevalence of Vehicle and Car Accidents in Winter Months
We all understand the importance of traffic rules. We also try our best to follow these rules because we all know that a single accident can change our life completely. The victim might not be able to walk again. The chances of vehicle and car accidents increase during winter months. According to the data provided by the Federal Highway Administration:
- 70% of all the roads in the U.S get covered with snow during the winter season.
- 17% of all automobile accidents occur during the winter season.
How to help prevent car accidents during the winter season?
The above stats show a greater risk of car and automobile accidents during the winter season. You can make use of certain measures in order to reduce the chances of accidents. These are as follows:
- During winters in Fairfax, VA and our surrounding areas, roads get covered with snow. This decreases the friction between the road and your tires. Drive slowly and use snow tires to avoid accidents during winters.
- Keep a safe distance to the next vehicle so you have enough time to apply the brakes.
- Use seatbelts to avoid greater personal injury.
- An increase in fog during the winter season also increases the number of accidents. Keep your windshield clear so you have maximum visibility.
Let Hilton & Somer Attorneys help you!
We know how painful and life disruptive it is to get injured in a car accident caused by someone else’s reckless driving poor road maintenance can also be the cause of your accident and you may end up in a hospital feeling a lot of pain. You will also need to pay high bills for the negligence of someone else. We are here to help you with your personal injury claim. We will litigate your case should it end up in the court system, and we will try our hardest to get you the best settlement your case deserves.
Hilton & Somer, LLC: Car Accident Attorneys
Have you been injured in a car accident? Worried about how you’re going to pay your doctors’ bills and other accident-related expenses? You don’t have to face this alone. The motor vehicle and Car Accident Attorneys at Hilton & Somer, LLC help clients throughout Northern Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. We can help you, too. Call us today for a free consultation. You can reach us through our online contact form, or by calling 703-560-0700!
