Winter Storms Headed to North Carolina

Winter storms moving into the state are likely to bring rain, sleet, and a foot of snow to the mountain areas. Wet, icy roads and low visibility create hazardous road conditions in the winter months. However, if you are involved in an auto accident this winter, weather conditions may not be entirely to blame. Motorists who do not alter their driving to suit the weather conditions are often responsible for causing auto accidents.

To avoid accidents in inclement weather, motorists should employ the following precautions when hazardous road conditions are present:

• Because it takes more space to stop a vehicle on icy roads, drivers should leave extra room between their car and the vehicle in front of them.
• Motorists should drive with their headlights on at all times to increase their vehicle’s visibility to other drivers on the road.
• Drivers should slow down when crossing bridges or overpasses, as these areas will be icy even when other areas of the road are not.
• Motorists should clear snow and ice from their windshield, back window, driver and passenger windows, as well as their headlights and tail lights before operating their vehicle.

If you or someone you know has been injured in an auto accident caused by a negligent driver, we encourage you to call our Charlotte auto accident lawyers at 800-977-7396 to discuss your case. Our experienced auto accident attorneys represent injury victims in Charlotte, Bakers, Belmont, Brief, Cabarrus, Concord, Cornelius, Cramerton, Croft, Fairview, Forest Lake, Fort Mill, Gastonia, Harrisburg, Hemby Bridge, Huntersville, Indian Trail, Kannapolis, Lake Park, Lowell, Lucia, Marvin, Matthews, Midland, Mint Hill, Monroe, Mt. Holly, Paw Creek, Pineville, Roberta Mill, Rock Hill, Rocky River, Shopton, Stallings, Unionville, Weddington, and Wesley Chapel. The Charlotte auto accident law firm of Auger & Auger won’t charge a fee unless you receive a favorable verdict or settlement in your case.