Weather-Related Car Accidents

Rain presents one of the most dangerous driving conditions and is a cause of many car accidents each year.

According to the Department of Transportation, close to 23 percent of all car accidents are caused by adverse weather conditions. Of these, 46 percent occur during rain and 74 percent occur on wet pavement. Contrary to common belief, fog-related and winter-related weather causes fewer car accidents.

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Erica L

This legal professional has shown exceptional competence and dedication in their field. I highly recommend their services to anyone seeking legal representation that is committed to unwavering advocacy and support throughout the entirety of their case.

Peyton H.

I would describe this lawyer as highly educated, sharp, and top of his game. Explains the car accident process and treatment options well. The lawyer said if they don’t pay you, we will have the jury take it from the insurance company. Great lawyer. Dynamic person.

George K.

Very good car accident lawyer. Gets the job done.

Zach B.

This lawyer is as good as you will find in st. Louis. Call this lawyer if you are in an auto accident. 100% recommended

Jessica J.

Interviewed all the TV car accident lawyers and decided to call this law firm that had great reviews. So happy I did. What a difference!

Response from the owner: TV car accident lawyers are just mass production. This is not a good fit for litigated cases. Paralegals instead of lawyers. Monthly quotas for settlements. Car accident victims end up in a cattle call with the lawyers on TV.

jacob P.

Love my car accident lawyer. This law firm is a step above.

Response from the owner: Our lawyers train and track the best approaches on cases. Whether litigation in cases or the practicalities of certain treatment, the growth of our lawyers over time is paramount. Always staying ahead of and setting practice trends. Thank you.

Heather M

This auto accident law firm is incredible!! Very accomplished lawyers!

Response from the owner: Being labeled “an incredible lawyer” is quite the compliment. We are only incredible if this client is. Thanks.

Whitney L

Serious family member have a car accident injury? Look no further. This litigator is for real. Always two steps ahead of the other lawyer.

Response from the owner: This is a sad reality for car accident lawyers. The #1 passenger in an auto accident is a relative. Helping a family make it through this and putting the family back together is one of the most rewarding things I do as an automobile accident attorney.

RIcky P.

This lawyer handles really big accident cases in St Louis. He is a lawyer, accountant and has his masters in tax so he gets the injury cases for individuals that can never go back to work or individuals own a business and cannot run it due to injury. He specializes in valuations of massive loss. Thank goodness a firm like this exists.

Response from the owner: Thank you. When accident are severe and you lose the ability to work or to continue a business, having an accounting and tax background is key. Valuing large losses are second nature for us.

Kasandra H.

You are a great lawyer! Thank you.

Response from the owner: That is a great compliment. Thanks.

Brandon W.

Asked a trauma surgeon who operates on car accident victims who are the best injury lawyers that have taken his deposition. He said “by far” it was Mr Hoffmann. Interviewed several attorneys and this was a correct assessment. In a league of his own!

Response from the owner: Our attorney have deposed nearly all the trauma surgeons at every Level 1 Trauma Center in Saint Louis. These doctors save lives after a car accident. Whether controlling bleeding or reestablishing blood flow or bone structures, they are life savers.

Morgan B.

Few lawyers in St. Louis can handle the biggest injury cases! This is one of them!

Response from the owner: Our law firm has made great efforts in terms of training to handle life changing injury cases. Whether in depth knowledge of the medical, loss of income and earning capacity, or lifetime medical care plans, our clients feel confident and know their case is in good hands. Thank you for the compliment.

Ashley A.

Cannot say enough about this lawyer. Call if in an accident. This attorney handles the biggest car accidents in St Louis.

Response from the owner: Thanks Ash! Our biggest source of cases is our clients. Our second biggest referral source is defense lawyers telling their relatives to call us. Few lawyers can handle the largest cases. Our law firm welcomes and has trained for this. We don’t do mass production settlement like the lawyers on TV. Our clients can never go back to work. Their cases need massive focus and effort and often long fought litigation.

Taylor T.

So glad I called attorney Hoffmann. This time I got it right! So glad I hired the Hoffmann Law Firm - professional, reliable and available.

Response from the owner: Thanks Taylor. Our lawyers answer the phone day, night, weekends and even during lunch. Being professional means training to beat the best defense lawyers. Client rely on us to get results and we do.

Malashia M.

Great lawyer. Cares about his clients, knows his stuff and goes the extra mile. I recommend this lawyer for car wreck injury claim. Every other lawyer on TV would not even help with my property claim. This attorney did.

Response from the owner: Thank you for the kind words. Every case starts with a great client. You are correct the car accident lawyers on TV are mass production settlement mills. When injury clients fire them, we get their files and the cases are not worked up at all. Appreciate your confidence in us!

Pringles Master 2

Major car accident injury in St Louis area for a family member. Four different lawyers we know said the same thing - call Chris Hoffmann. On another level.

Response from the owner: This is such a great compliment. Most of our cases come from prior client or lawyers that also do car accidents cases but the particular case is too large or too difficult. Being a lawyer and an accountant, we specialize in cases with total lost of income, earning capacity and/or often the inability to continue a family business. Evaluations such as these are second nature for our lawyers. Thanks.

andry S.

Best in St Louis for auto accident cases. Nobody else is even close.

Response from the owner: So kind of you to leave this review. Whether our lawyers are going after big insurance or their lawyers, skill and experience are essential and win the day for our auto accident clients. Thanks!

Daniel C.

This attorney is very smart, very experienced, returns phone calls and knows the answers when asked. One call and I knew this was a great law firm for auto accidents.

Response from the owner: Our law firm appreciates this. This is a comment we get from so many people who call…”none of the lawyers we called told me all the things that you did.” Whether we take a car accident case or not, helping people is a good thing.

JILL F.

5 Star Lawyer for sure! Best you will find in Saint Louis.

Response from the owner: Thanks for the 5 Star Rating. Reviews like this are great. Injury victims quickly figure out the TV advertisers are not good. We work hard at being the best we can be and it reflects in our representation of car accident victims.

Angela

Watch this lawyer in action. Was way better than all the others. Get this lawyer for an automobile accident for sure.

Response from the owner: Thanks for the recommendation. Besides doing cases, our attorneys train for this. Hard work, case knowledge and technique is key to success in car accident litigation.

Michelle S.

Very pleased with The Hoffmann Law Firm. Lawyers are attentive, friendly and go the distance to force the settlement you want. The TV lawyers recommend low offers. This law firm gets the maximum.

Response from the owner: We get calls from car accident victims that had to fire the TV lawyers that they hired. They give the same two reasons: 1) they never spoke to a lawyer at the Big TV law firms, only a paralegal, and 2) the paralegal recommended they accept a low offer. At our law firm, you only talk to the lawyer and if an offer is low we tell you to sue. Thanks!

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Risks Associated with Rainfall

Rain increases the risk of a car accident in various ways:

Reduces visibility: Rain can affect visibility and make a windshield hazy, making it difficult for a driver to see what is ahead.
Reduces traction: Tires are unable to grip a wet road, which means it takes longer for a vehicle to come to a complete stop.
Alters driver and pedestrian reactions: Some drivers tend to overcompensate for adverse weather conditions and slow down to such an extent that they increase the chances of a rear-end collision. On the other hand, some drivers do not adjust for weather conditions at all and cause a crash. Pedestrians may also change their behavior – they may run to avoid getting wet without paying attention to traffic. The use of umbrellas and rain gear may reduce visibility and increase the risk of an accident.

Safely Driving in the Rain

Maintain your car: Make sure your car tires have good treads as it helps brake correctly in the rain. Inspect the brakes and ensure the windshield wipers are in good condition and that there is enough windshield fluid to keep the windshield clear.
Slow down in wet weather: Adjust your speed when the pavement is wet. Maintain adequate distance between your car and the one in front of you.
Ensure good visibility: Use your windshield wipers and headlights. If visibility is too poor, avoid driving.
Be prepared for the unexpected: When it is raining heavily, anything can happen. Be prepared to face situations such as hydroplaning or debris on the road. Avoid all distractions and pay full attention to driving so that you can easily identify any risks and react to them in time.

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