Snow and Ice Create Christmastime Havoc on Philadelphia Roadways
The roadways of Philadelphia and the surrounding metropolitan areas have been hazardous and treacherous as ever with the recent 23 plus inch snowfall that fell upon Philadelphia in pre-Christmas 2009. The police indicate that at least seven people died as a result of the storm and others sustained catastrophic injuries. Although roads may look safe and dry, many times this is an illusion and black ice from melting snow will create extremely hazardous driving conditions so all motorists should utilize extreme caution.
On my way to work in the days following the snowfall, I skidded on black ice and hit a fence at the bottom of hill, although the road looked dry and I was proceeding very slowly. Although my car is equipped with ESC and a sophisticated braking system, the car went out of control and spun sideways, partially blocking the highway and making me a prime target for a car accident.
When car accidents occur, the police and emergency response teams are overtaxed. It is important if you are in an accident to take as thorough a history as possible noting the time, date, identification of the other person and make, model and license tag of the other vehicle(s) involved, as well as obtain the names and contact information of any and all witnesses. A good idea would be to contact experienced Philadelphia car accident attorneys and ask them to conduct an investigation at their cost to uncover the facts and determine whether a proper cause of action exists so that you are properly compensated for the extent of your injuries. In a second, one’s life can be changed from a catastrophic injury resulting from the negligence of an unpredictable car accident.
The experienced car accident attorneys at Reiff and Bily have represented individuals since 1979 who have suffered fatalities, catastrophic injuries, head and brain trauma, fractures and closed head injuries. Our success record speaks for itself. We never charge a fee unless there is a recovery.
