Spring weather has arrived here in Southern Ohio and that means everything from nice mild days to heavy rain and thunderstorms, all of which can increase the potential for injury accidents. Be sure to play it safe this Spring while out on the roads and in the public spaces of Southern Ohio. Below, are some tips to help you avoid problems while traveling and spending time outside this Spring.
Ohio Springtime Driving Safety Tips:
- Watch out for potholes! Thanks to winter freezes and thaws, combined with Spring rains, the roads around Chillicothe and throughout southern Ohio can be full of potholes including some very large ones. These potholes can not only do damage to your vehicle, they can cause injury accidents. It’s not uncommon for someone to lose control of their vehicle after striking something in the road, such as a large pothole.
- Flooding is another risk during Spring in Southern Ohio. Make sure you drive carefully in areas prone to flooding after heavy rains and avoid parking your vehicle in areas susceptible to flash flooding if heavy rains are possible. Water can do extensive damage to a vehicle and driving into flood waters at a high rate of speed can result in hydroplaning and a crash.
- Don’t forget to wear your seat belt. A large number of people die or suffer serious bodily injury due to being ejected from a vehicle in an accident. Protect yourself and buckle up! You can find additional information about the benefits of seat belts here on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) website (opens in new window): https://www.nhtsa.gov/risky-driving/seat-belts
- Watch out for deer and other wildlife crossing our roads. Deer versus car accidents are one of the most common types of vehicle accidents throughout Southern Ohio, especially in lower-population areas such as Waverly or Jackson, but they can even happen right in the middle of a larger city like Chillicothe. Wildlife is everywhere in Southern Ohio and it can trigger an injury accident.
When warmer weather finally arrives in our area everyone ventures out onto the roads to take advantage of it. The winter weather is no longer a risk but there are plenty of new Spring driving challenges that can lead to injury accidents. Enjoy yourself but don’t forget about safety this Spring.
If you find yourself in need of legal help, following an injury accident, get in contact with us at Warren Law Firm located locally in downtown Chillicothe. Our team will put our extensive resources and expertise to work for you!
Contact us HERE if you need help this Spring.
