Waxahachie, TX (Law Firm Newswire) January 24, 2012 – Dallas roadways can get icy and blanketed with snow in January and February, so drivers need to take precautions to get to their destination safely. Drivers should plan ahead so that their automobile is safe to drive; they are alert and cautious, and mindful of any news alerts before they head out.
“You need to give yourself enough time to get to your destination safely,” said Waxahachie personal injury attorney John Hale, of The Hale Law Firm. “You should drive slower because everything takes longer on roads affected by winter storms – it takes longer to brake, accelerate, and turn.”
Wintry conditions can cause serious auto accidents and even deadly collisions. The Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.) recommends leaving more distance between vehicles to prevent an accident and not using cruise control so that drivers can respond to road conditions better. It is important to know that bridges and shaded and less traveled roads remain icy for far longer than other roadways.
“It’s best to keep your gas tank full and your tires properly inflated so you are prepared for the drive ahead,” said Hale. “And if you hear that driving conditions are bad, turn around. If there is a bad storm, it is better to stay home than to risk your life.”
Drivers should keep an ice scraper or snow brush in their automobiles just in case during the winter season. The I.I.I. also reminds drivers to not warm their car in the garage due to the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning and to check their exhaust pipe if it is blocked during a snowstorm. When blocked, this can also cause carbon monoxide leakage.
When drivers are involved in a serious car crash in the wintertime, they should get medical attention first and then consult with an accident attorney to get help with their medical bills, lost wages, and other related concerns.
John Hale is a Waxahachie personal injury lawyer and Ellis County personal injury lawyer helping injury victims near Dallas, Texas. Learn more at http://www.hale911.com/.
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