It’s one thing when a reckless driver is to blame in an accident; it’s another when it’s just bad weather. Weather conditions are a surprisingly common cause of crashes in the U.S., with nearly 21 percent of car accidents in the U.S. being attributed in part to weather conditions annually.

That’s hardly surprising in Florida. As any Boca Raton resident knows, the state is a prime environment for chaotic and harmful weather, getting hit on all sides with heavy downpours, thunderstorms and fog as well as hurricanes and tropical storms that affect our city on a frequent basis. These weather conditions can make the road slippery or flooded over and reduce visibility, elevating the risk of single-vehicle and multi-vehicle accidents and collisions.

If you or a loved one is injured in a weather-related accident, you might assume your best and most trusted resource would be your insurance provider. And yet, they may not be all that forthcoming with your rightful compensation, despite your regular premium payments.

Whether you were involved in a weather-related crash with another driver or were involved in a single vehicle crash due to wet roads or poor visibility, we may be able to help. The zealous car crash lawyers at Kanner & Pintaluga will fight for your right to proper compensation. We’ll work hard and build a persuasive case utilizing our years of experience and expertise to elevate your chances of receiving maximum compensation.

What Is a Single-Vehicle Accident?

Even if the weather is hazardous, drivers are still expected to drive safely and responsibly. If another driver crashes into you because they failed to take proper precautions in the weather, they can be found liable in your claim. Where things become more complicated, however, is in a single-vehicle accident.

A single-vehicle accident is when a driver collides with a stationary object, such as dropped cargo, a tree, a light pole or a guard rail.

Typically, the driver of the vehicle is at fault and will need to consult their personal injury protection (PIP) insurance to recover damages. That said, there are many exceptions.

If a defective component of your vehicle or inadequate road maintenance contributed to your accident (in addition to the weather), you may be able to successfully argue those third parties are at least partially liable. If you strike road debris, it may be possible to identify the other motorist who failed to secure their load and let the detritus fall into the street.

Poor weather can also lead to people performing poor parking jobs. If you strike a parked vehicle in rain or low visibility conditions, and you can show the car was hanging out into the traffic lane, the car’s owner could be liable.

Although it can be hard to hold municipalities accountable in some circumstances, it’s not impossible. If you can establish a burnt-out streetlight, pothole or lack of posted signage contributed to your crash, it may be possible to hold the agency responsible for maintenance and upkeep liable.

If you’ve suffered injuries in a single-vehicle accident in Boca Raton and you believe another person or government entity bears responsibility, it’s likely worth your time to contact a local car crash lawyer.