Winter Storm Puts Deep Freeze on East Tennessee
Tennesseans who take to the roads this morning are finding travel extremely treacherous due to a winter storm system that brought ice raining down on much of East Tennessee last night. The storm resulted in ice accumulations of almost an inch in some places, and below-freezing temperatures throughout the night ensured that the ice would remain on the roadways to terrorize Tennessee motorists throughout the morning. Weather reports indicate that the ice should melt later in the day as temperatures get above freezing, but it is expected to be a gradual process and leave the roads in a dangerous state until the afternoon.
This type of situation is likely one where drivers should remain at home if at all possible, and those who are forced to navigate the roadways should proceed with extreme caution. Weather conditions such as these present a multitude of hazards for drivers and can amplify the slightest bit of negligent driving and turn it into a multiple car accident. When the weather is like it is today in East Tennessee, even the decision to try to drive up a certain hill or take a particular curve can constitute negligence depending on the circumstances.
Drivers who would be victims of these accidents should also be aware that the likelihood that they would be assessed a degree of comparative fault should an accident occur because of their decision to drive in such conditions. In fact, the likelihood is high that any accident that occurs could be attributed to weather-related causes and would make recovery difficult for any party involved in the accident. It is important to note, however, that just because liability may be difficult to prove, it does not mean that it is impossible to prove or that a claim is not worth pursuing. Contact a Tennessee personal injury attorney today to discuss your car-wreck related claims and find out how you can get the recovery you deserve.
