I Own a Four Wheel Drive Vehicle and Slid My Way To and From Work
As an experienced Philadelphia car accident lawyer who has represented many who have been catastrophically injured or wrongfully killed in car accidents, I am extraordinarily careful when driving particularly when roads are icy. Last Tuesday after an ice storm, the roads had approximately a 1/4 inch of ice making them visible on my way to work so I drove carefully, yet other drivers were not so careful and I witnessed many car accidents. Shortly thereafter later in the day, a lot of the ice melted on back roads and what appeared to be dry and safe roads had become sheet of non-visible ice known as “black ice.” Black ice provides one of the most dangerous conditions when driving as many times it is not obvious to drivers and when they go to stop at a stop sign, they often go through it or when they go to apply their brakes, their car goes out of control into another vehicle. When there is moisture in the air or melting snow and temperatures are low, one should always be on “black ice alert.” Pennsylvania law recognizes that one must drive at a speed appropriate for the conditions, and therefore, if you are involved in a car accident due to ice, rain, or hazardous or inclement weather making roads hazardous, the normal rules and speed limits may not apply.
If you or a loved one has been involved in a Philadelphia car accident and would like to discuss your rights and hold those responsible accountable, please contact one of our experienced Philadelphia car accident attorneys for a free, no obligation consultation toll free at 1-800-421-9595 or online at www.reiffandbily.com. We always offer a no recovery, zero fee guarantee.
