Statistics show that cold weather increases truck accidents in San Diego and the surrounding area because cooler weather often brings precipitation. Colder air temperatures alone cannot cause accidents but can contribute to dangerous road conditions. Rain can cause poor visibility and make the pavement harder for truck drivers to control their vehicles. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration, 73 percent of weather-related truck accidents happen when the pavement is wet, and 46 percent occur when it rains. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, foggy conditions also contribute to approximately 3 percent of accidents per year. The California Highway Patrol reports that more fatal San Diego truck accidents happen in November, December, January, and February than in warmer months.
Cold weather is rarely to blame for vehicle accidents, according to an experienced San Diego truck accident attorney. According to data from the California Office of Traffic Safety, most of the over 5,000 individuals killed or wounded in San Diego incidents each year result from driver error. Truck drivers are typically overtired or distracted; some even drive inebriated. Truck drivers who do not follow safety requirements or traffic laws cause hundreds of San Diego truck accidents yearly. According to the California Office of Traffic Safety, most truck accidents in San Diego are caused by speeding, hazardous lane changes, and inappropriate turning.
If you or a family member have been victims of a truck accident, contact Mova Legal to consult with a San Diego truck accident attorney today. While insurance companies try to get out of compensating victims, our lawyers will fight for your rights. We make it our mission to seek justice on your behalf and assure that the responsible trucking companies and at-fault drivers compensate you for your medical bills, damages, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
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