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Safety a Top Concern after Deadly Carolina Snow Storm

Almost the entire state of North Carolina turned into a winter wonderland last week, but the sobering reality was that at least 4 people died in the icy mess that caught many off guard. In fact, Governor Purdue assembled a news conference announcing some further details in regards to the specific fatalities

The frozen precipitation showed no mercy on the Tar Heel state as a pedestrian was killed in Wayne County near Goldsboro, two men died of over exertion shoveling snow, one in Surry County and the other near Charlotte. In addition, a gentleman in Gastonia slipped and fell to his death in a wooded area near his home during a night time walk.

As an attorney that specializes in injury law I see many accidents that could have possibly been prevented that end up resulting in trauma to the body ranging from minor to critical and even sometimes causing the loss of life. During severe weather such as the unprecedented snow and ice storm we encountered recently, we are even more prone to accidents and injury. In the likely event that we run into some further winter precipitation prior to Spring’s arrival, here are some safety reminders to keep in mind when encountering icy road hazards.

As reported on weather.com here are the safety tips:

·         Decrease your speed and leave yourself plenty of room to stop. You should allow at least three times more space than usual between you and the car in front of you.

·         Brake gently to avoid skidding. If your wheels start to lock up, ease off the brake.

·         Turn on your lights to increase your visibility to other motorists.

·         Keep your lights and windshield clean.

·         Use low gears to keep traction, especially on hills.

·         Don't use cruise control or overdrive on icy roads.

·         Be especially careful on bridges, overpasses and infrequently traveled roads, which will freeze first. Even at temperatures above freezing, if the conditions are wet, you might encounter ice in shady areas or on exposed roadways like bridges.

·         Don't pass snow plows and sanding trucks. The drivers have limited visibility, and you're likely to find the road in front of them worse than the road behind.

·         Don't assume your vehicle can handle all conditions. Even four-wheel and front-wheel drive vehicles can encounter trouble on winter roads.
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About the Editors: Shapiro, Cooper Lewis & Appleton is a law firm which focuses exclusively on injury and accident law. We have a proven track record in the court room, and you can review our case results to see for yourself. Our attorneys have deep roots in Virginia and handle cases throughout the commonwealth. Our office is based in Virginia Beach, but we're ready to come to you anywhere in Virginia if you've been seriously hurt by someone else's carelessness. While not every injury case meets our criteria, we off a free, initial confidential injury case consultation, so call us toll free at 1-800-752-0042. If you cannot get through due to high call volume, please leave a voicemail and we will return your call promptly.

Rick Shapiro and James Lewis were included among the "Best Lawyers in America" 2010 Edition. Rick and James, along with fellow attorney John Cooper were named Virginia "Super Lawyers" For Personal Injury Law (2010 Ed., less than 5% of lawyers are chosen), and selected by the National Million Dollar Advocates Forum (2009). In addition, we were the first injury law firm in Virginia to join Primerus, a select group of highly ethical, respected law firms. Our firm has the highest rating of AV from Martindale-Hubbell, a national lawyer ranking organization, which means we have a reputation for preeminent legal skill.

We also offer free special reports along with editing the Virginia Beach Injuryboard and Norfolk Injuryboard as a public information service. Our injury attorneys also host an extensive injury law video library on Youtube, a Railroad Accident/FELA Lawyers blog, a Medical Malpractice and Surgical Errors blog, and a blog dedicated to accident and safety issues on the Eastern Shore of Virginia.

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