Dangerous Conditions

If you or a loved one is injured or killed in a Nashville automobile accident caused by a person who was driving to fast for the highway conditions you owe it to yourself to contact the experienced Nashville automobile accident attorney’s at Phillip Miller & Associates and take advantage of a free consultation to learn about your rights and remedies.

Even though a driver may be cruising at the marked speed limit certain conditions may exist that make that speed dangerous. Wet pavement can be as treacherous as ice or snow. To drive safely under these conditions:

• Slow down: The pavement is particularly treacherous when it first begins to rain.  Dirt and oil accumulations make a greasy film on the roadway, and it takes several minutes for it to wash away.

• Avoid hydroplaning: Alot of water standing on the road during a heavy rain causes tires to lose all contact with the road, even if driving under 50 m.p.h. If the vehicle starts to hydroplane, slow down by letting up on the gas.  Never suddenly apply the brakes.

• Improve your vision: (a) keep windshield wipers in good condition, (b) wait a few minutes after the rain starts so the rain/wipers can remove dust and grime,  (c) use the defroster/air conditioner to keep windows/mirrors clear.  Most Important:  Use headlights on low beam so the light will be on the road where needed.

• Avoid fog if possible: But if you must drive—never put your headlights on high beam because the light will be reflected into your eyes.

According to information in an article published on the website of the Nashville Tennessean a 25-year-old Nashville woman died from injuries sustained after she lost control of her vehicle on I-24 in rainy conditions. She spun out and hit another vehicle and continued off the road and hit head on into a tree.

As an experienced Nashville car crash lawyer I remind you to pay attention to weather and road conditions as you motor the highways and byways of Tennessee.