Bad weather most often complicates car accident cases, with negligent drivers claiming the slick road or the intense rain is to blame, not them. If victims do not assert their right to recovery, extreme weather events could unnecessarily affect their personal injury claims. Weather is rarely the sole cause of victims’ injuries, particularly if involved parties do not adjust their behavior to account for that bad weather. For example, while rain might make visibility low, drivers should respond by slowing down, using their headlights, and not making unnecessary or risky maneuvers, like quick lane changes.
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