The First Snow of the Season..

While driving into work today we sadly saw many accidents, and heard of many more from friends and family that were traveling as well. With today being the first day we've had a significant amount of winter weather in our area, we feel it's a good time to remind everyone of the importance of safe driving in winter weather conditions.

The weather channel (weather.com) has a great list of tips for driving in winter weather conditions, we listed the general driving points below for your convenience, however for more tips on what to do if you become victim of winter weather, and to see the full list, click here:

1. Decrease your speed and leave yourself plenty of room to stop. You should allow at least three times more space than usual between you and the car in front of you.
2. Brake gently to avoid skidding. If your wheels start to lock up, ease off the brake.
3. Turn on your lights to increase your visibility to other motorists.
4. Keep your lights and windshield clean.
5. Use low gears to keep traction, especially on hills.
6. Don't use cruise control or overdrive on icy roads.
7. Be especially careful on bridges, overpasses and infrequently traveled roads, which will freeze first. Even at temperatures above freezing, if the conditions are wet, you might encounter ice in shady areas or on exposed roadways like bridges.
8. Don't pass snow plows and sanding trucks. The drivers have limited visibility, and you're likely to find the road in front of them worse than the road behind.
9. Don't assume your vehicle can handle all conditions. Even four-wheel and front-wheel drive vehicles can encounter trouble on winter roads.

If you do experience a collision as a result of the weather, please, call us so we can help. Depending on the circumstances of the collision, you or your loved one may be eligible for compensation. A common question most people have after an accident is, do you need an auto accident attorney? This area of law is very complicated; there are exceptions and technicalities that if you do not know the law can cost you hundreds of thousands of dollars. This is why it is imperative you consult with an experienced auto accident attorney at The Pisanchyn Law Firm to guide you through your claim. Visit our website for more useful information about this topic or give us a call! 1-800-444-5309

Please, drive safely!