Car accidents due to wet weather

Weather conditions contribute to risks and increase the likelihood of car accidents.  When driving in rain, snow or fog, extra care must be taken to decrease the risk of a car accident.

Car accidents that occur due to wet roads and motorways are called hydroplane (also known as aquaplane) accidents and are very common in regions where there is a lot of rain, such as Scotland. 

Pavement tyre friction provides the grip that is required for maintaining vehicle control and for stopping in emergency situations. However, when the road is wet and a layer of water builds between the tyres of the vehicle and the road surface, it can then cause the driver to lose control and prevent the vehicle from responding to steering, braking or accelerating. The car will then slide and skid until the friction between the ground and the wheel is retained again or, in unfortunate cases, until the car will collide with something else such as another car, a tree, a house or even a pedestrian.

It is crucial, therefore, to decrease the speed when driving through a deep layer of water or in heavy rain, as well as be sure that the tyres are appropriately maintained and in good condition at all times.

If you have been involved in a car accident that was not your fault and have suffered an injury as a result contact Thompsons No Win No Fee specialists who will advise you on your first steps to receiving the compensation that you deserve.

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