Driving in bad weather conditions requires extra attention, skill, and care from the driver, because rain, fog, sleet, snow, ice, and wind can have a tremendous impact on our roads, significantly increasing the likelihood of car accidents.
“Operating a vehicle when the weather turns bad can be a risky endeavor, because adverse weather conditions affect visibility, traction, speed control, and brake performance,” explains our Dallas car accident attorney at Law Office of Dorothy Hyde.
Under Texas law, motorists are legally required to adjust their speed and exercise a special duty of care when driving in bad weather conditions. Failure to adjust to adverse weather conditions endangers the lives of other motorists, which can amount to negligence and make the motorist liable for any damages and losses that his or her negligent actions caused to others.