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One of the best things about being a Galveston resident is that you get to experience the vibrant and changing seasons that are witnessed every year. But with these seasons comes different weather conditions that may even surprise longtime residents and revelers. A change in weather patterns creates a safety risk for many people, especially motorists. When a car accident involving bad weather in Galveston occurs, the effects are not only felt by the victims but by their families too.
Our Lone Star Injury Attorneys have handled these cases before, and from our experience, it’s crucial to note that many car accident victims do not know their rights. Many believe that being involved in one of these car accidents means they cannot sue anyone for compensation.
Contrary to this popular belief, victims have the same rights to compensation as with other types of personal injury cases. You can recover compensation for lost wages, past and future medical bills, pain and suffering, wrongful death, property damage, and emotional trauma.
The existing federal and state traffic rules do not get suspended simply because the weather is bad. Drivers are legally and morally obliged to themselves and other Galveston road users to ensure that they drive safely, even in adverse weather conditions. Hence, they should cautiously drive within set limits or lower, yield the right of way to others, and, most importantly, act with prudence while driving in bad weather. Any violation of these traffic rules is punishable by law.
Many drivers fail to understand that the reasonable duty of care is not static; it changes occasionally depending on several circumstances. Therefore, something considered reasonable in one situation may not be the same in another situation. For example, drivers are expected to drive within set limits on a typical day, but during bad weather, the same limits may not apply. In such a scenario, they are expected to drive below the said limits since rough weather may affect visibility and road traction.
Regardless of the existing weather conditions, drivers must act reasonably to guarantee their safety and that of other road users. They must act cautiously and adjust their speeds accordingly. And although a heavy downpour and icy and wet roads may have contributed to the crash, drivers often bear liability for failing to act responsibly in bad weather. A qualified attorney can help you investigate the events leading to the crash to determine fault. They can also hire third parties, such as accident reconstruction experts, to recreate the accident where you were injured.
On top of helping you establish liability, an attorney will also determine the best party to sue. This is because different parties have different financial capabilities to settle injured victims. For example, a commercial truck driver may not be the best party to sue for maximum compensation. But filing a personal injury case or wrongful death claim against the trucking company may help you recover top-dollar compensation.
Some of the most notable parties you can sue in a car accident involving bad weather in Galveston include:
Do not delay seeking legal representation to ensure you fall within the required statute of limitations.
If you have been injured in a car accident involving bad weather in Galveston, you are entitled to the same compensation available in normal car accident cases. As long as you can prove that someone else was responsible for the crash and that you suffered damages, you qualify for compensation for:
An attorney can strive to understand how your life has been impacted by an accident to seek the appropriate compensation.
If you have suffered harm or lost a loved one in a car accident involving bad weather in Galveston, we are committed to listening to you and offering you expert advice on the available legal options. Our team of skilled attorneys will zealously advocate for maximum compensation on your behalf, ensuring that you get every penny you rightfully deserve. We have previously handled similar weather-related crashes, and the considerable experience we have gained over the years will help us answer your questions. Call us today for a free consultative one-on-one meeting.
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