{"id":9656,"date":"2021-02-10T04:51:47","date_gmt":"2021-02-10T04:51:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/?p=9656"},"modified":"2022-06-30T09:10:24","modified_gmt":"2022-06-30T09:10:24","slug":"steps-to-filing-a-claim-when-involved-in-a-car-accident-on-icy-roads","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/blog\/steps-to-filing-a-claim-when-involved-in-a-car-accident-on-icy-roads\/","title":{"rendered":"Steps to Filing a Claim When Involved in a Car Accident on Icy Roads"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Winter weather often results in unsafe driving conditions<\/span><\/a>, leading to an increased risk of an accident. In fact, if you\u2019ve driven on an ice-covered road, you probably know how dangerous it is. You know that your control over your vehicle is at best tenuous and even the slightest change in the road’s surface can cause an accident.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Common <\/span>dangerous road conditions<\/span><\/a> during winter include icy roads, heavy snowfall, reduced visibility, and road obstructions. As a consequence, it makes driving more difficult and hazardous. This is why you should always exercise adequate safety precautions while driving during the winter.<\/span><\/p>\n

Fortunately, insurance companies take road conditions into account when filing claims for icy accidents<\/a>. Here are the steps to filing a successful claim when <\/span>involved in a car accident<\/span><\/a> on icy roads.<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 1: Call The Police and Seek Medical Services Immediately After the Car Accident<\/b><\/h2>\n

The first thing to do when involved in a car accident<\/a> due to an icy road is to check on the safety and well-being of your passengers and the other individuals involved.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If anyone appears to be injured, call the paramedics immediately and seek prompt treatment, especially if the passenger sustains a <\/span>head injury<\/span><\/a>. Regardless of the apparent injury, call the police and ask them to send an officer to the scene. Having a police report created at the time of the accident is extremely important in ascertaining which driver is legally at fault.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 2: Take Photos of The Car Accident Scene and Any Injuries Sustained<\/b><\/h2>\n

There are a number of steps you should take when making an ice or snow car accident compensation claim that can really help to strengthen your case.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For strong pieces of evidence, remember to always take photos or live video of the following:<\/span><\/p>\n