Ohio car accident - Winter car crashes -Ohio auto accident attorney

Our Toledo, Ohio car accident lawyers handle cases involving winter car crashes on a regular basis. With the unpredictable snowy weather in northwest Ohio, it is virtually impossible to avois the hazardous winter roads.

Here are a few tips from our Ohio car accident attorneys on how to avoid being injured in an Ohio winter car crash:

1. Slow down! It is a lot harder to stop a car that is traveling at a high rate of speed than one that is not.

2. Get your tires checked. Traction is key when driving in snowy weather. Make sure that your tires have good traction and that you switch to winter snow tires once the temperatures begin to drop, so that you can easilt stop on slick and icy roads.

3. Watch out for black ice. Sometimes ice is not easy to spot on the pavement. Err on the side of caution and assume that black ice in on the road.

4. Be careful on bridges. The roads on bridges freeze faster than roads over land.

5. Remove snow from all windows - not just the ones you think you use. As tempting as it may be to hurry and only clear the snow just enough to see, don't do it! Make sure your windows are completely clear of snow in order to see out of all blind spots.

If you or someone you know has been involved in an Ohio winter car crash, you need information. Order your free copy of The Ohio Accident Book by calling 800.637.8170 or by visiting www.ohioaccidentbook.com.