Take Extra Care While Driving in Bad San Antonio Weather or Poor Road Conditions
Many of us in San Antonio tend to turn on the ‘auto pilot’ in our minds while behind the wheel- this certainly seems to be the case for those of us who travel the same roads and same route day in and day out. But it’s especially the case during bad weather or poor road conditions that you need to take extra care.
Weather plays a factor in more than 1.3 million accidents in the US each and every year and according to the US Department of Transportation, 23 percent of all accidents are weather-related. You can bet that even the most careful of drivers have been caught off guard while driving during bad weather or poor road conditions, especially if these drivers aren’t used to driving in such conditions most of the year.
For folks in San Antonio, the winter time can bring treacherous driving conditions. Freezing rain and ice can make roads dangerous and do play a factor in a number of road accidents. But winter isn’t the only time of the year in which special care needs to be taken. Heavy rain is also familiar during the year and can make things hazardous for San Antonio drivers. But if you are involved in a road accident, then it’s important to know what to do following the accident.
What to do Following a Car Accident in San Antonio, TX
According to the Texas Department of Transportation, there were 65, 539 serious injury crashes in Texas in 2013 with 89, 270 people sustaining a serious injury. Being in an accident is not something most of us in San Antonio think about, but it really is important to know what to do if you do find yourself involved in a motor vehicle accident.
The most important thing to focus on following a car accident is the personal health and safety of both you and your passengers. If it’s a serious crash and there are injuries, then you need to call 9-1-1 immediately and wait for help to arrive.
After checking to see if you and your passengers are okay, it’s important to get your vehicle off to the side of the road. If you can’t move your vehicle to the side of the road, then it’s important that you and your passengers move off the road as soon as possible and out of harm’s way.
Once you’re sure that the situation is safe, then you can focus on the insurance aspect of the accident. Do not admit fault to other drivers involved in the accident, even if you believe you are at fault. This point is important, because it’s still possible that you might not be at fault and anything you say could be used against you in court later on.
Contact your insurance company along with the police and begin gathering information from the other drivers involved in the accident. This information should include: names, addresses, phone numbers or other contact information, driver’s license numbers, license plate numbers, and insurance policy numbers.
If possible, take pictures of the people involved, the cars involved, and the place where the accident occurred. You should also take down the information of the police officers who arrived at the scene including the names of the officers, ID numbers, contact information of the officers, and the police report number.
Stay Calm and Contact Ford & Laurel for Experienced Car Accident Attorneys Who Will Help
Being involved in a San Antonio car accident can be a traumatizing experience, but it’s important to remain as calm as possible following the accident. Making sure that you and your passengers are safe, gathering all the necessary information from the other parties involved in the accident and the police officers handling the accident, and not admitting fault are important. But it’s also important to contact Ford & Laurel, Attorneys at Law for experienced San Antonio car accident attorneys who will help you.
Whether you’ve sustained serious injuries or not, you can rely on Ford & Laurel, Attorneys at Law to help you obtain the compensation you deserve following a car accident. If you or a loved one has recently been involved in a car accident and professional legal help is needed, then call us now for a free case consultation. You can reach Ford & Laurel, Attorneys at Law today by calling 210-820-3434 or by filling out the simple contact form found within www.fordandlaurel.com.