On Season 3, Episode 10 of The Verdict, Temple Personal Injury Partner Julie Peschel and Killeen Associate Attorney, Philip Koelsch, discuss the different crashes because of poor road conditions, the impact of severe weather with driving such as ice storms, and crashes because of road construction.
Timestamps
00:00 - Intro
02:18 - Can someone file a lawsuit for a collision due to poor road conditions?
05:30 - Does the extreme weather have to be unusual for a specific area to be able to file a lawsuit?
07:19 - How does insurance play a factor when it comes to poor weather conditions?
08:35 - What is the success rate for lawsuits with inclement weather?
11:18 - Acts of negligence when it comes to poor road conditions
13:00 - Would someone be able to file a lawsuit against someone else if they left snow on their car and it came off and damaged mine?
15:58 - Do cities have to warn residents about upcoming inclement weather?
17:00 - Will someone’s auto insurance step in when there is an act of God?
21:21 - Do road construction cases deal with the TTCA?
25:22 - What is the attorney’s experience when dealing with the TTCA?
27:45 - What are some of the common instances of negligence with road construction?
31:50 - Who would ultimately be responsible for collisions due to construction?
33:25 - What are some common signage mistakes that can lead to car collisions?
35:38 - What is the legal process like when someone is involved in a crash because of road signage?
41:22 - How long does it take for the review process of design documents of signs during the legal process?
43:36 - Additional stories and comments from attorneys
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Icy Road Driving: 8 Tips to Stay Safe From Car Crashes - https://www.carlsonattorneys.com/news-and-update/icy-road-driving
Consejos para evitar un accidente por carreteras con hielo - https://www.carlsonabogados.com/news-and-update/conducir-por-carreteras-heladas/
Tips to preparing yourself and your vehicle for winter driving - https://www.carlsonattorneys.com/news-and-update/preparing-winter-driving
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