It’s Not Just Bad Luck with Bad Weather. What You Need to Know About Injuries in Snow & Rain
If you've been injured during bad weather, you might have some doubts about whether anyone was really at fault:
- The road was icy, so the other driver couldn't stop before he rear-ended me.
- The rain was so heavy. There's no way store employees could keep up with the water on their floor.
- It's pretty clear that the other car slid right into the intersection. The slush and snow from yesterday's snowfall had frozen overnight. All the roads were bad around town.
Don't take it too seriously if an insurance representative, a friend, or other parties in the incident are telling you these types of things. You need to trust an experienced New Jersey personal injury attorney to evaluate if someone else is liable for your injuries — even if bad weather was involved.
The team at Levinson Axelrod has spent 85 years perfecting its approach to personal injury cases. They have built a reputation as a firm ready to take every case to trial, and they know their clients need their expertise and time as they navigate recovery and (oftentimes) related financial pressure. They'll gather the evidence and materials to build a strong case while answering your questions every step of the way.
For situations involving inclement weather, they'll tell you bad weather isn't an excuse for negligence. If a vehicle slides into an intersection, that often is a sign the driver approached the intersection too quickly, braked too late, or failed to correctly judge road conditions. Similarly, a business owes members of the public a high duty of care in ensuring their facilities are safe, even if it's pouring down rain and countless customers track the water inside.
The best way to determine who is responsible for your injuries and if you are entitled to compensation is to book a free consultation with Levinson Axelrod. This family-operated firm started in 1939, representing injured factory workers throughout Central New Jersey.
It's now one of the state's largest personal injury firms, practically ensuring that their team has handled at least one case similar to yours and can draw upon vast experience and varying perspectives. Members of the law firm are fluent in English, Spanish, German, Greek, Russian, and Portuguese.
So, if you or a loved one was injured in a crash, at work, or at a place of business, schedule a free consultation at njlawyers.com or by calling (732) 702-3124. They are ready to help you and your family through the most difficult journey of your life.
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