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California is home to some of the country’s worst weather and road conditions during winters (Northern California mountain ranges). Sierra, a County in California, ranks the county at the top for dangerous winter conditions. Sierra snow survey reports that the mountain ranges receive over 400 inches of snow annually, with maximum caps hitting 600 inches in 2016-2017.
In March 2021, authorities issued a winter storm warning. However, it was too late for some drivers on the I-5 (Grapevine region) who got stuck. California highway patrol made it their responsibility to ensure the safety of passengers and vehicles by escorting them out of the sudden storm.
Although the drivers and cars ended up safe, this is not the case all the time. We have heard news headlines about drivers steering off cliffs or crashing into other objects resulting in heavy losses.
According to the US Department of Transportation, lousy weather conditions cause up to 20% of car accidents in the state. The relevant authorities make it their duty to report weather changes.
This helps alert the residents to ward off any roads and avoid traveling, as it can get perilous if drivers encounter storm conditions. Although there are relevant authorities who send a warning to all those concerned, many people either refuse to follow the warning and stay at home, or they do not hear about the warning.
Here are a few tips our group of lawyers recommends following to minimize any risk while driving during winter in California:
Many drivers who get into car accidents during stormy seasons blame the dangerous weather conditions. However, that is not the leading cause of accidents. When it is winter, drivers must exert caution and take the recommended safety precautions to avoid accidents, such as replacing their tires with snow tires.
Negligence plays a massive role in car accidents during this season since drivers often forget to replace their tires or follow the recommended safety precautions.
If you’ve gotten into a car accident due to someone else’s negligence, contact Ehline Law and our California car accident attorneys at (213) 596-9642 and get a free consultation today. We will help you file claims, prove liability, and negotiate on your behalf with insurers to get maximum compensation and get your life back on track. For more information, contact any of our law offices in California for a free case review without any obligations.
Michael Ehline
Michael Ehline is an inactive U.S. Marine and world famous legal historian. Michael helped draft the Cruise Ship Safety Act and has won some of the largest motorcycle accident settlements in U.S. History. Together with his legal team, Michael and the Ehline Law Firm collect damages on behalf of clients. We pride ourselves in being available to answer your most pressing and difficult questions 24/7. We are proud sponsors of the Paul Ehline Memorial Motorcycle Ride, and a a Service Disabled Veteran Operated Business. (SDVOB.) We are ready to fight.
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