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Barry S. Kantrowitz, Esq.

Last Updated: Jun 12, 2026

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Do you drive a lot over the winter months? Make sure you stay safe by planning, as poor weather, including snow and ice, can make commutes dangerous.

Recently, hundreds of accidents were reported on New Jersey roadways over the weekend of January 17-20 because of issues with icy conditions. The state ended up warning motorists that conditions were poor, advising them against road travel, if possible.

“If you have to travel, be careful and drive slowly,” Chris Christie wrote, in a Twitter post. “Stay home if you can.” According to NJ.com, there were more than 400 accidents and 180 aid calls reported to New Jersey State Police over the weekend.

The newspaper said that the poor weather conditions led to speed restrictions on the New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway.

If you or a loved one were injured because of the negligent actions of another motorist call us today for a free, no obligation consultation.

Driving in Icy Weather

As we stated above, if the weather is poor, the best thing you can do is avoid driving. However, if you must hit the road, you should use caution. When driving in winter weather conditions, you should:

Make sure your tires are inflated properly.
Always steer appropriately.
Avoid distracted or drunk driving.
Use a seatbelt.
Avoid tailgating.
Understand how your brakes operate, and keep a safe distance between your vehicle and other cars on the roadway.

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Remember, even if the weather is poor, if you are responsible for a vehicle accident involving personal injury or death, you can be held liable. This is why it is of the utmost importance for you to drive with caution when conditions are poor.

If a reckless driver has harmed you in a vehicle accident, make sure you speak to our Bergen County car accident attorneys, as you may be entitled to compensation.

Kantrowitz, Goldhamer, Graifman, Perlmutter & Carballo, P.C. – Injury Lawyers

Source: http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2015/01/nj_weather_icy_roads.html

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