Its been a freezing and hectic weekend for most of the east
coast as millions of Americans had to deal with the struggles brought on by a
blizzard. Plenty of people were snowed in, driving under stressful and dangerous
weather conditions, or struggling with shoveling snow. This weather can be very
dangerous in many situations. In fact, so far there have been at least 30
snowstorm-related deaths the past week across several states.
The deaths occurred from car accidents, carbon monoxide
poisoning, and from heart attacks while shoveling snow. In Washington D.C., for
example, an 82-year-old man died after going into cardiac arrest while
shoveling snow in front of his house. Medical officials advise anyone who has
to shovel snow to take breaks and to make sure that they are keeping themselves
hydrated while doing so.
In New Jersey, a 23-year-old mom and her one-year-old son
died of carbon monoxide poisoning while sitting in a running car that had its
tailpipe covered in snow. Authorities believe they were watching other family
members shovel snow and didn’t realize what was happening.
In Tennessee, a couple in a vehicle slid off an icy road and
plummeted down a 300-foot embankment, killing the woman who was driving.
These are just a few examples of terrible tragedies that
have recently occurred due to the snow covering most of the eastern states.
Every year, winter-related accidents occur without any control. There have been
plenty of cases where vehicles slide through “black ice,” and the driver has no
control of getting the vehicle to stop before it hits something.
It is encouraged that you try to avoid the roads as much as
possible. The best way to stay safe in this weather is to stay home. Many
schools, government offices, and businesses have and still remain closed due to
the severity of the snow.
If you must drive in the snow, pull over and stop driving if
you don’t feel safe or if you see a car ahead of you struggle and slide on the
icy roads. Don’t over-work yourself when shoveling snow. If you do see a loved
one or a neighbor doing so, volunteer to help them out or check in on them to
make sure they are staying safe. Remember, these accidents can happen to
anyone. Stay safe, and stay warm.
If
you or someone you know has been involved in a car crash or truck accident in
Detroit, Grand Rapids, Warren, Sterling Heights, Lansing, Flint, Ann Arbor,
Livonia, Dearborn, Canton, Westland, Troy, Farmington Hills, Southfield,
Waterford or any other city in Michigan, make sure to contact Motor City
Accident Attorneys by calling 1-800-411-PAIN. Motor City Accident Attorneys
know how stressful a car accident can be and want to help you get back on your
feet. They will fight tirelessly for your rights and help you get the
compensation you deserve, according to your specific case. Make sure to follow
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