There are a myriad of reasons why car accidents happen, such as distracted driving and speeding. However, another major factor in crashes is bad weather. High winds are a form of bad weather that cause dangerous driving conditions. Windy weather car accidents are unsuspected, but happen frequently.
Heavy and strong winds can cause a driver to lose control of their vehicle, particularly if the vehicle has a high center of gravity, like an SUV. There are other ways high winds can increase the risk of a car accident:
Determining liability in a car accident involving windy weather, or even bad weather, can be complicated. Generally, a car accident involves the question of whether or not a driver was acting recklessly and breached their duty of care.
Drivers are expected to operate their vehicle safely at all times, even when weather causes loss of control. In most cases, bad weather cannot be used as an excuse, and a driver will be held liable for any accident should they lose control of their car. When the weather is particularly poor, drivers are expected to be off the road. If they decide to drive their car when the weather causes hazardous conditions, then they take full responsibility for themselves, their passengers, and others.
Driving at a reduced speed is a good way to maintain control when driving in bad weather conditions, particularly when it is windy outside. There are other ways to drive safely in these types of conditions, including:
Even if the weather was bad at the time of your car accident, every driver still must exercise their duty of care. If you have been injured in an accident involving bad weather, our Bowie car accident lawyers at the Law Offices of Duane O. King can assist. Call us at 202-331-1963 or complete our online form to schedule a free consultation. Located in Washington, D.C., Alexandria, Virginia, and National Harbor, Maryland, we serve clients in Prince George’s County, including Laurel, Beltsville, Adelphi, College Park, Greenbelt, Mitchellville, Woodmore, Greater Upper Marlboro, Springdale, Largo, Bowie, Capitol Heights, District Heights, Forestville, Suitland, Seat Pleasant, Clinton, Oxon Hill, Temple Hills, and Fort Washington.
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