When Florida Crazy Weather Conditions Cause Car Accidents

One of the many reasons we love living in Florida is to take advantage of the temperate weather all year long, even while our northern neighbors are shoveling snow from their driveways. With year-round sunshine and warm temperatures that allow for outdoor activities in winter, Florida offers something that many people in colder states envy.

However, any Floridian who has spent significant time in this state can attest that despite the generally nice weather, Florida is also home to some extreme conditions. Afternoon thunderstorms are routine, and when it rains it pours — sometimes resulting in accidents caused by bad weather conditions and poor visibility.

So how does bad weather affect auto accidents in Florida? What if it plays a role when two cars collide?

Here at Tragos, Sartes & Tragos, our knowledgeable Tampa car accident lawyers are here to answer these questions about more.

Weather conditions can cause or contribute to car accidents in many different ways. Whenever you’re involved in a wreck (regardless of if it was caused by bad weather or human error), insurance companies will usually investigate the cause. For starters, they might review photographs and other evidence from the scene to gain insight into what happened, allowing the insurance provider to piece together the facts.

From there, the insurance company will usually try to figure out who was negligent by looking at the police report and viewing other evidence. Drivers are expected to behave in a reasonable manner, and if they fail to do so they can be held responsible for any injuries suffered by another party. There are many facts that can show that one driver (or the other) was negligent during the course of the accident.