CAR ACCIDENT WINTER DRIVING CRASH LAWYER
The Rochlin Law Firm car accident lawyers have handled hundreds of Minnesota injury cases. Of course, once the crash has happened, you want everyone treated fairly by the insurance company. Therefore, getting people the appropriate insurance compensation is the primary focus of our top rated auto accident attorneys.
Before an accident, we want our friends and readers to do everything possible to avoid the car accident to begin with.
Therefore, here are some tips from the MN State Patrol regarding winter driving. In other words, how to drive on icy roads to avoid a car crash.
WINTER DRIVING TIPS FROM MN STATE PATROL – CAR ACCIDENT LAWYERS
Putting the Brrrrrakes on Winter Driving Crashes
While summer months are the deadliest on Minnesota roads, wintertime leads to the most crashes. Always remember, slippery or icy roads post safety risks and hazards.
Stay safe while on the road in the winter:
- First, avoid unnecessary travel if conditions are too poor.
- Buckle up, and make sure child restraints are secured tightly. Bulky clothes and blankets go on top of the child restraint harness, not beneath. That way, harness restraints fit properly.
- Slow down. In other words, drive at safe speeds according to road conditions, and provide for plenty of travel time.
- Likewise, increase safe stopping distance between vehicles.
- Use extra precautions when driving around snowplows by keeping at least five car-lengths behind plows.
- If skidding, remain calm, ease foot off the gas. Then, turn the steering wheel in the direction you want the front of the vehicle to go.
- If your vehicle has an anti-lock braking system (ABS), apply a steady firm pressure to the brake pedal. Never pump ABS brakes.
- Clear snow and ice from vehicle windows, hood, headlights, brake lights and directional signals.
- Remember, headlights must be turned on when it is snowing or sleeting.
- Do not use cruise control on snow/icy/wet roads.
ADDITIONAL WINTER DRIVING SAFETY TIPS
- Equip vehicles with a scraper/brush, small shovel, jumper cables, and tow chain. Also, a bag of sand or cat litter for tire traction. Blanket(s), heavy boots, warm clothing and flashlights are also important, as are storing high-energy foods such as chocolate or energy bars.
- Be sure cell phones are charged for long trips, and inform family of destination plans and schedule.
- If stranded, stay in the vehicle.
- Parents of teen drivers should make sure new motorists experience snow and ice driving in a safe environment. For example, practice in an empty parking lot.
- For weather-related road condition information, call 5-1-1 or visit www.511mn.org.
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If you are injured in an auto accident in Minnesota because of an icy road, call us for a free consultation. An experienced attorney will explain your rights. Most importantly, we make sure you are treated fairly by the insurance company.
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Pam Rochlin and David Rochlin are top car accident lawyers with more than 25 years’ experience. We have successfully represented hundreds of people injured in a car accident. Pam is a former partner at Meshbesher and Spence. At our firm, she offers personal service to her clients in our small firm environment. She was elected president of MN Women Lawyers, and has been selected as a personal injury super lawyer for many years.
We meet new clients to discuss a car accident case at our offices in Edina, Minneapolis, Woodbury and St. Louis Park. In addition, our auto accident lawyers also make house calls to St. Paul, Minneapolis, St. Cloud, and Anoka. Also, Chaska, Chanhassen, Albert Lea, Chaska, Apple Valley, and other cities throughout Minnesota.