Winter weather driving is upon us and thanks to a sudden freeze that occurred around 8 PM, last night was one of the worst winter weather drives in recent history. Icy and slippery roads forced the Rhode Island State Police to respond to 31 car accidents! And that was just the State Police. The calls were so sudden and overwhelming that the State Police were unable to properly respond to all the calls.
I was driving at 9pm last night as well and can attest to how slippery the roads were. As Rhode Island drivers we tend to think that a dusting is not enough to cause treacherous driving conditions, but that is untrue. In fact, the most dangerous factor is the freezing conditions which cause black ice that is impossible to detect at night.
If you were involved in an auto accident caused by the snow and ice, it is important to speak with an experienced personal injury attorney. During our free consultation we will discuss liability to determine fault and determine if you are entitled to receive compensation for your injuries.