What happens after a car wreck in snow and ice?

by | Jan 10, 2024

The icy road time of year is here.

Car wrecks in snow and ice happen in the mountains, on highways, and even on your way to work.

Drivers have important duties when driving in snow and ice. All drivers have a duty to drive at a safe speed for the conditions, even if that means going well below the posted speed limit. Drivers also have a duty to maintain control of their vehicle, even if they hit an icy patch. And equally importantly, drivers must follow at a safe enough distance to stop without hitting the car in front of them, regardless of the road conditions.

When people get in car wrecks in snow and ice, the at-fault party almost always blames the weather.

They say it’s the ice’s fault they crashed into you and caused you injury. That’s not how the law sees it. When a driver hits you during snow and icy conditions, they are still responsible for the injuries and damage they cause.

At Queener Law, we regularly represent people who have been injured in car wrecks in snow and ice.

The injuries from these types of wrecks can be severe and long-lasting. We will ensure that the insurance company for the responsible party takes accountability. The team at Queener Law will get you compensated for the harms and losses you suffered because another driver failed in their duties.