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Winter-Related Car Accidents: How to Prove Your Case

Posted by Jeremy Rosenthal | Jan 17, 2020 | 0 Comments

In Denver and the rest of Colorado, residents are fully aware of the dangers associated with winter weather and driving. Snow, ice, and wet roads can easily contribute to very serious car accidents. Even a minor dusting of snow can cause drivers to act carelessly or foolishly, causing you and your passengers serious injury or even death. When this is the case, you are entitled to file a personal injury lawsuit to recover financial compensation for those injuries.

There is a wide variety of failures or negligent actions other drivers may make that can cause you injury. With the help of an experienced personal injury attorney, you can prove that the negligence of the other driver was the cause of your injuries and get compensation for them.

Weather-Related Accidents in Denver

Proving who was at fault in a car accident can often be a complex problem. There may be multiple factors to contend with, differing witness statements, and there is usually a "he said, she said" blame game that takes place between the people involved in the accident. When the weather had a hand in causing the accident, this can add another wrench in the equation that you will have to deal with when trying to prove your personal injury case.

Insurance companies and other drivers will attempt to place the blame back on you. You and your attorney can prove the truth—that the other driver's negligence was the cause of your accident. You can look at the facts to determine what was the cause of the accident, such as:

  • excessive speed, considering the conditions
  • following too closely
  • distracted driving
  • violation of traffic laws
  • failure to take weather conditions into consideration
  • failure to winterize the vehicle
  • failure to account for road conditions
  • failure to account for reduced visibility

If you were the victim of a car accident that was related to the weather, it may seem like an uphill battle proving your case. However, it does not necessarily have to be. Doing it on your own may seem impossible, but with the help of a highly experienced personal injury lawyer at your side, you will be able to prove your case through evidence in court.

A Warning About Insurance Companies

In many accidents, the other driver's car insurance company will contact you, often saying they just want to make sure your claim gets paid. However, claims adjusters are trained to find any excuse they can to reduce the amount they will have to pay or to get out of paying it entirely. They will attempt to ask seemingly innocent questions that place the blame totally or partially on you.

This is especially true when weather conditions were poor. Insurance companies will try to place at least some of the blame on you and ask seemingly kind questions that induce you to incriminate yourself. Working with an attorney after a serious accident can help you avoid this potential pitfall and help you get the full compensation you deserve.

Consult an Experienced Denver Personal Injury Attorney

As the injured victim, you deserve compensation for your injuries. Contact the experienced personal injuries at accidentdenver.com to fight for your rights and get the financial compensation you deserve.

About the Author

Jeremy Rosenthal

Attorney Jeremy Rosenthal is dedicated to helping his clients seek just compensation for their injuries regardless of the lengths he has to go to or the distances he may have to travel in order to get it.

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