The days are getting shorter, the nights are getting cooler, and the weather is getting more and more unpredictable. Wet leaves and rainy weather pose hazards to Kansas motorists during the autumn months, and the ice and snow of winter will be here in the not – too – distant future. Whether the roads are slick because of rain, wet leaves, ice, or snow, one thing remains constant during all seasons – many motorists fail to adjust their driving to the road conditions that are present at the time that they are traveling. This creates a danger not only for them, but for the other motorists with whom they share the road, including you.
While you may pay close attention to the look and feel of the road surface while you are driving, you cannot always be assured that other drivers are taking the same precautions. Research has actually shown that many more drivers than you might think fail to adjust their driving to slippery road conditions by doing things like increasing the distance between their vehicle and the vehicle in front of them and reducing their speed. In fact, the other drivers with whom you share the road may pose an even greater hazard to you and your family than the actual road conditions themselves.
As you might imagine, the beginning of the winter driving season is the time during which the most accidents occur. As the weather transitions from fall into winter, drivers must adapt to the changes in road conditions. This often takes some time, and unfortunately, creates an even greater risk of accidents and injury as this adaptation occurs. Another complicating factor is that at the start of the winter driving season, inexperienced drivers who have yet to drive on icy or snow covered roads are learning first – hand what it is like to drive in those conditions. This creates additional risk for them, and for you, if you are sharing the road with them.
While you may not always be able to protect yourself from the risks posed by wet roads, ice and snow, and other drivers who are driving badly, knowing the risks can help you to be more aware of exactly what it means to be driving in Kansas during the fall and winter months. If you are involved in an accident, be sure to get help right away if you are injured. Also, do not speak to anyone from the other motorist’s insurance company. They do not have your best interest in mind, and they are hoping to resolve your claim as quickly and cheaply as possible, perhaps even before the full extent of your injuries and the damage to your vehicle have been determined. Contact a Kansas automobile accident attorney right away to ensure that your rights and interests are protected every step of the way.
The knowledgeable Kansas auto accident attorneys at Cummings & Cummings, LLC know that many drivers of passenger vehicles put other motorists at risk when they fail to adjust their driving to the weather conditions at hand, especially during cold and snowy winter weather. If you have been injured in an automobile accident, our dedicated team of Kansas automobile accident lawyers will work diligently to obtain the compensation that you need to recover both physically and financially from your accident. We have over 30 years of combined litigation experience so contact us today at (316) 264-1548 to learn about your rights and options.