Bad Weather Causes 1 Million Crashes Annually

Bad Weather Causes 1 Million Crashes Annually

Last Updated on February 7, 2023 by CCAR Staff

According to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), over a quarter of the nearly six million car accidents that happen annually in the United States are caused by bad weather. If you’re traveling to the northeast or the mountains, heavy snowfall and slippery roads may be an issue, but the FHWA notes that wet, rainy conditions account for over half of all weather-related accidents. Reduce your speed and give yourself plenty of time to get there by being aware of the effects rain might have on tire traction.

So, in addition to the human stressors of the holidays that cause accidents, there’s poor weather conditions as the winter rolls in, which also play a significant role in serious and fatal accidents.

Fortunately, by taking a little extra time, using a little extra patience and staying off the roads in poor weather, we can greatly reduce our risks this holiday season.

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  • Compose a complete and reasonable settlement offer for the insurance company
  • Conduct mediated negotiations to reach a settlement agreement
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Because at Rafii & Associates, P.C., you can rest assured that your team has the expertise and knowledge necessary to hold drivers and their insurance companies accountable.

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Please accept our sincerest condolences. As you navigate this deeply difficult time, our thoughts and prayers are with you, the victims and their loved ones who died in roadway tragedies.

While you take care of yourself and your family, let the legal team at Rafii & Associates, P.C. fight for you. Our personal injury attorneys have decades of experience extracting multi-million dollar settlements from the largest insurance companies. If you or your loved ones were harmed by an auto accident, call us today for a free evaluation of your case: 1-800-262-9885. Hablamos Español, para asistencia inmediata, llámenos.


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