Ready for the Unexpected?

As we write this, something very unusual is happening in Los Angeles. Yes, we're having a rain storm...in May! That's at least some very minor good news for our ongoing drought situation. However, if you're a vehicle accident lawyer, your first thought it going to be about an inevitably higher risk of traffic accidents caused by suddenly slippery streets and highways.

Don't worry, however, we're not here to remind you, yet again, to slow down when you're driving in the rain (though that's definitely essential advice). No, we're here to remind you to be aware of unexpected situations whenever you're driving. Yes, while rainstorms that seem to come out of nowhere are one of the kind of  road hazard that keep us personal injury attorneys all too busy, that's just one of a long list.

Roadway surprises that can spur accidents range from the sudden appearance of animals -- living or dead -- to large pieces of furniture or other surprising debris that can fall from vehicles and on to roadways. Particularly when we are driving at high speed and even slightly distracted, these obstructions can be extremely dangerous.

In other words, the best way to keep yourself and others from becoming involved in a roadway personal injury situation is to be aware at all times. Everything from sudden ugly cloudbursts to cute squirrels and random pieces of used furniture can be extremely dangerous if you're not paying close attention to the road.