The week has not been a good one for New Yorkers and for those who happen to be in town for the holidays.  A massive storm front has battered the area with heavy snow, high winds and nearly impossible driving conditions that all combine to make any form of travel treacherous.  In addition, the airports in the area were closed and more than 1,000 flights were canceled due to obvious safety precautions.  Unfortunately, hundreds of New York car accidents have also occurred, keeping rescue workers more than busy.

When snow storms strike the area, many people look for reasons to avoid travel, and that's the best decision available.  However, some are unable to stay home for different reasons, and those that must head out onto the roads should take several precautionary steps to avoid a collision.  For instance, motorists should reduce their speeds, sometimes drastically, to avoid problems.  In addition, vehicles should crawl around corners and motorists should not ever slam their brakes.  Any of these maneuvers could lead to a loss of control of the vehicle, and at that point collisions are likely to occur.

New York Car Accident Statistics

It will likely be some time before specific statistics regarding New York car accidents that occurred during this enormous storm are available.  However, those that do occur will become part of the overall statistics regarding New York car accidents that occur on a state-wide basis.  Every year, more than 300,000 such accidents take place, leading to more than 187,000 injuries and to more than 1,200 fatalities.

New York Car Accident Lawyers

The law requires motorists to exercise reasonable care when behind the wheel of a vehicle, even in terrible weather.  Therefore, if those who have been harmed by a driver who was not acting with a proper level of caution in a blizzard file New York personal injury lawsuits, the damages that could be obtained would be the same as for any crash that occurred in any type of weather.  These damages include compensation for medical costs, lost income and pain and suffering.

If you or someone you love is injured because of another driver during this storm, you need to seek the help of New York car accident lawyers who have been successfully defending the rights of the injured for nearly 40 years.  Contact Fitzgerald & Fitzgerald today to schedule a free initial consultation.