Weather in Atlanta can greatly affect the road conditions which can make traveling anything but an easy task. Being cautious should be nothing new for any driver traveling the roads, and a high level of alertness should be heightened as weather intensifies.
The U.S. Department of Transportation say there are more than 5 million crashes reported each year with just over 1 million being related to weather, so remaining alert and aware of your surroundings may help prevent you from becoming one of those statistics.
Car Accident Statistics
Although the greater Atlanta area isn’t often subjected to snowy roads, 70 percent of the nation however is and these snowy regions produce hazardous conditions that result in 1,300 deaths a year with another 117,000 injured according to the Federal Highway Administration. When weather conditions intensify, speeds on highways reduce anywhere from 5 to 40 percent depending on the severity of the snow.
Due to this intense weather, 20 percent of the state Department of Transportation’s budget goes to repairing the roads from weather damage which means even after the storms, the roads may not be in the best condition for traveling so driving with caution is always suggested.
Bad weather is often to blame for auto accidents, but can weather ultimately affect your auto accident claim? Believe it or not the answer is yes, however, that is dependent of a few factors.
Contact AICA Orthopedics
With any type of claim related to car accident injuries, you could always benefit from having an advocate by your side to help you through the process. Reaching out to professionals who have experience in this field can assist you in moving forward with your life and being able to put this behind you so you can focus on the more important factors such as recovering and healing.
If you are unsure who to contact, our team at AICA Orthopedics can provide you with recommendations. If you have been in an accident and suffered injuries and would like one of our Atlanta orthopedic doctors to provide you with a consultation, please contact us today at (404) 855-2141.
