During the legal career of an experienced Michigan personal injury lawyer, it is common to represent clients who have sustained severe personal injury as a result of a car accident. Unfortunately, auto accidents are even more likely to occur in the slick and icy winter months. 

Michigan State Police Trooper Aric Dowling was one of the many police officers in the state who responded to numerous accidents during the recent snowstorms.  Included in that group is a tragic car accident occurring yesterday morning on highway I-94. A Ford Focus driven by Ypsilanti resident, Tracy Guest, 35, slammed into a BMW while traveling eastbound. Then, the vehicle was t-boned by a Waste Management truck. Two passengers in the car and truck were sustained personal injury as a result of the car accident, and were sent to the hospital. Guest was not as lucky–as a result of the impact, she died at the scene of the car accident.

On one recent snowy day over 2,800 phone calls were placed for emergency road side services to AAA. The great number of emergency calls highlights some important stafety tips regarding driving in Michigan winter weather. As the roads may be slick, icy, or not completely plowed it is possible for the car to spin out or slide. Therefore, it is vital that all drivers on the snowy roads pay the utmost attention to the road, reduce their speed, and keep an assured clear distance at all times.   All distractions, such as cell phones or iPods will only increase the likelihood of a car accident occurring.

The Law Offices of Bredell and Bredell encourage every Michigan driver to exercise extreme caution while on the roads this winter. Slower speeds, paying attention to the road, and wearing a seat belt are three important tips that can be the difference between life and death in the event of a car accident. As seen by the example of Tracy Guest, severe personal injury or death can occur as a result of car accidents in winter weather. Should you or a loved one sustain injury in an auto accident, it is important to contact us, your hard-working and trustworthy Michigan personal injury attorneys.