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2/8/2010
Shapiro, Lewis & Appleton
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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, Lewis & Appleton is a Virginia (VA) injury law firm whose attorneys focus exclusively on personal 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 including Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Newport News, Hampton and Suffolk, VA. We have offices in Virginia Beach and Hampton, but we're ready to come to you anywhere in VA if you've been seriously hurt by another person's carelessness. 

Virginia injury lawyers Rick Shapiro and James Lewis have been recognized as among the Best Lawyers in America since 2008. Shapiro and Lewis have also been selected by the National Million Dollar Advocates Forum since 2009. Rick and Jim have been named Virginia Super Lawyers for Personal Injury Law since 2010, making them among the 5 percent of lawyers so honored. In addition, we were the first injury law firm in Virginia to join Primerus, a select group of highly ethical and respected law firms. Our Virginia Beach accident injury 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. 

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