Drivers are responsible for maintaining control over their vehicle, especially during windy and rainy conditions.
If you were injured by a negligent driver during Tropical Storm Hilary, contact our office for a free, confidential consultation.
Tropical Storm Hilary:
The National Weather Service, Caltrans and the California Highway Patrol have all urged SoCal drivers to stay off the road. If you do travel, a safe speed and safe distance should be maintained while driving.
Tropical Storm Hilary is the first tropical storm to hit LA in 84 years and is expected to bring sustained high winds and substantial rainfall to the area.
This is the NOAA predicted path as of August 19, 2023 at 10AM:
The Duty of Care
California drivers have a “duty of care” when operating a vehicle, which basically means they should use reasonable care to not injure other people, such as passengers, pedestrians and other motorists.
The California DMV handbook clearly states that drivers should reduce their speed during windy conditions. Drivers should only drive at a speed safe to maintain their vehicle, which is often well below the posted speed limit. The handbook also clearly states that if visibility is reduced to under 100 feet, “it is not safe to drive faster than 30 mph”.
Contact a Los Angeles Car Accident Lawyer.
The weather doesn’t cause accidents, negligent people do.
After any crash involving a serious injury, contact a reputable Los Angeles Car Accident Lawyer for a free consultation and case evaluation. At the least, you’ll get valuable legal advice. We may also be able to help you improve the outcome of your case. If needed, we’ll fight for the maximum amount of compensation for you.
