Drive To Road Conditions

It’s a no-brainer that we should drive at, or near, the speed limit, but when weather conditions dictate we should modify our driving to make for a safe driving event. For instance, when there is snow and ice on a roadway, we cannot expect to have the traction of a dry roadbed.

A safe Tennessee driver will also be aware of the condition of his/her brakes and tire condition when traveling in other than dry conditions. This past Monday a single car crash claimed the life of a 44-year-old Tennessee woman. According to local media reports, the woman lost control of her car going around a curve on Carroll Hollow Road, went down an embankment and hit a tree stump. The media reports say the road was wet and slick. Our prayers go out to the family and friends of this unfortunate woman.

If you or anyone you know has been injured or killed in a Tennessee car accident, please contact Nashville personal injury attorney Phillip Miller and the Nashville personal injury attorneys at Phillip Miller and Associates at (615) 356-2000.

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.