Winter Weather Means More Accidents

If you live in the Pacific Northwest then you know how treacherous the roadways become when the Winter “ICE” arrives.  Unlike other area that may receive heavy snowfall, the Portland and Vancouver areas typically get covered in ICE!  It is much easier to drive on snow covered roads than it is on ice covered roads.  Unfortunately, in some circumstances drivers don’t even know there is ice on the road until it is too late.  Black ice is what it is called in the area, when ice forms on the blacktop roadways.  If you hit a patch of road that is covered in “black ice” you typically loose all control of your vehicle as it begins to slide, just like skating in your car on an ice rink, except you have more control with skates.

During the Winter months in Portland and Vancouver there are a lot of accidents because of the icy roads and “black ice”.  Even those driving as carefully as they can wind up in accidents which can cause serious damage to their vehicles and possible physical injuries.  It is important to remember that if you are involved in an accident that you ensure everyone is safe and document the circumstances of the accident as best you can.  If there are injuries you should contact the police and medical personnel.

If injuries or death result because of an accident you should contact a local Portland car accident lawyer or Vancouver personal injury lawyer to ensure you understand your legal options.  Most personal injury lawyers provide free initial consultations where you can discuss the circumstances of your accident with an experienced attorney and they can advise you of your legal options.  Not all accidents will require filing an accident lawsuit, but a good personal injury attorney will be able to let you know if you may be entitled to compensation for injuries and damages suffered.

 

Getting Help After a California Car Accident

If you or someone you know has ever been in a serious car accident you already know how traumatic they can be.  Not only can you face life long injuries that can put a huge financial strain on you and your family, but there can be emotional scars that can last just as long as the physical scars.

Many people believe that if they have good car insurance that they will be taken care of.  Unfortunately, this is not always the case.  Insurance companies are businesses that must make a profit to continue operating.  When you or a family member are injured, you do not want any cost spared to take care of them in the short and long term.  However, as a business, insurance companies need to cut costs and this can sometimes lead to offering settlements to victims that are far less than what they are entitled to.  In some cases insurance companies will figure out ways to deny liability for an accident in an effort to completely limit their costs.

Medical bills for serious injuries can quickly grow to astronomical amounts.  On going medical costs can quickly exhaust even the best medical insurance coverage.  The stress from mounting medical bills, physical and emotional injuries can have a terrible toll on any person and its important to have some type of help to get through these difficult times.

Personal injury laws and attorneys that specialize in helping victims of accidents can provide the help you need to get through the emotional and financial roller coaster that will occur after a serious accident.  Personal injury laws are designed to help protect individuals that have suffered injuries in an accident caused by another parties negligence.  Whether the other party was a drunk driver, inattentive driver, or a company that produced defective parts or products.  Personal injury attorneys understand the laws and what is required to establish a successful accident claim that will help their clients receive the compensation they are entitled to according to current injury laws.

Below are some legal resources that you can review if you have been injured in an accident or are just looking for more information: