Surprise winter weather can spark a rash of vehicle accidents in a hurry, but the weather is no excuse for careless drivers who continue at normal speeds despite the conditions. Everyone else can slow down when road surfaces get treacherous, but reckless drivers can ignore the dangers and fail to reduce their speeds. Their mistakes can lead to a loss of control that sends their vehicles into others and soon a chain reaction accident has occurred. Drivers and passengers involved can be badly hurt all over a lack of care shown as conditions change.
Multiple Accidents Caused By Hail and Snow in Santa Barbara County
Bad weather caused several vehicle collisions on the San Marcos Pass in Santa Barbara County on Wednesday morning. Edhat reported the accidents occurred around 10:30 a.m. along Highway 154 on the Cold Spring Bridge on March 10, 2021.
Crews with the County Fire Department said up to two inches of hail and snow covered the road and led to a total of eight collisions in both directions. At least two people suffered injuries in the crashes.
Both sides of the bridge had to be closed until the accidents and the ice could be cleared. The California Highway Patrol is investigating the collisions.
Support for Icy Weather Accident Victims in Santa Barbara County
People can think that there’s no one to blame in an accident caused by a surprise ice storm or snowstorm, but from a legal perspective, that’s not true. Anytime conditions get bad, drivers are required to slow down enough to prevent the loss of control of their vehicles. If they don’t they can be liable for the damage and injuries they cause.
A driver can get a speeding ticket even if they are under the posted limit. Drivers are required to travel at a speed safe for conditions. If they cause a crash it’s because they were going too fast for conditions.
Victims may have suffered a serious injury in a bad weather accident due to the carelessness of another driver and be in urgent need of support to avoid a financial disaster. The injured can receive thousands of dollars in hospital and doctor bills over an accident they didn’t cause. They can also be out of work for an extended period and be unable to earn a paycheck to pay any of their normal monthly expenses.
Filing a claim for damages against an at-fault driver’s insurance provider can be the only way to make sure you’re allowed to heal and get your life back on track free of anxiety over your unpaid bills.
Contact a Santa Barbara County Car Accident Lawyer
After a serious accident caused by another driver don’t talk to any insurance agents who may call before you speak to an attorney. Insurance agents will be looking to get a recorded statement from you that they can later use to discredit your injury and cast doubt on your account of the accident.
Contact attorney Martin Gasparian for a free and informative case evaluation to find out how to deal with insurance providers and their unfair practices. Mr. Gasparian will take a hands-on approach to your case. He believes you’ve already been through enough and now you should only get honest advice and the personalized attention to detail your case deserves.
