Dangerous weather can impact the assignment of fault in a car accident in Fort Collins in relation to the driver’s behavior during the extreme weather. People who live in Colorado often see snow, snowstorms, and ice. With that knowledge comes the duty to drive with heightened care at slower speeds and with a greater following distance between vehicles so that drivers can safely stop before a collision. If an at-fault driver was not taking those precautions while driving in poor weather conditions, it may be easier for an injured person to prove the other driver was negligent, causing a bad weather car accident in Fort Collins.
In rare cases, a snow or ice storm could be so severe that driving in such circumstances would be extremely difficult. In these cases, a driver with a claim against them may argue that they were not at fault and that the snowstorm, ice storm, or icy conditions were an act of nature that resulted in an unavoidable accident. An experienced car accident lawyer could help determine if there is a strong case to get compensation.