21 December, 2023

Do You Know These Winter Weather Driving Tips?

Winter’s arrival brings a myriad of challenges for drivers. From icy roads to reduced visibility, navigating the wintry conditions requires knowledge, preparedness, and utmost caution. At The Horwitz Law Group, we believe in equipping you with the requisite knowledge to stay safe on the roads. If the unexpected happens and you find yourself injured in a car accident, our experienced attorneys stand ready to fight for your rights and secure the compensation you deserve.

Slow Down – Safety First

Speeding is never a risk worth taking, and that’s undeniably true during winter. Snow, ice, and slush can significantly hamper traction, making control of your vehicle an uphill task. Slowing down not only gives you ample time to react to sudden changes but also ensures you maintain control of your car.

Stay Informed – Knowledge Is Power

Before embarking on any journey, arm yourself with the latest weather forecasts and road reports. Such information allows you to anticipate potential hazards, thus enhancing your safety. If the roads are treacherous, consider postponing your trip. But if travel is unavoidable, brace yourself for the challenging conditions and adjust your driving accordingly.

Maintain Distance – Give Space, Stay Safe

During winter weather conditions, it is crucial to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead of you. The reason for this is that stopping on slippery roads takes longer due to decreased traction. By allowing ample space for braking, you not only minimize the risk of rear-end collisions but also provide yourself with additional time to react to sudden stops or unexpected obstacles that may appear on the road. Taking extra precautions ensures that you can navigate the winter roads with caution and ensure the safety of yourself and others around you.

Be Prepared – Expect the Unexpected

Emergencies can strike when least expected. Being stuck in snow or experiencing a breakdown is not far-fetched during winter. Having an emergency kit in your car could be a lifesaver. This kit should include items like a flashlight, warm clothing, blankets, a shovel, an ice scraper, jumper cables, and non-perishable snacks. Remember, it is better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it.

Utilize Your Vehicle’s Safety Features – Make Technology Your Ally

Modern vehicles come equipped with safety features designed to enhance your winter driving experience. Anti-lock brakes (ABS), traction control, and stability control can be invaluable in maintaining control on slippery surfaces. Familiarize yourself with these features and make the most of them. It’s wise to use the tools you have at your disposal to make travel safer.

The Importance of Seeking Legal Representation

Safe winter driving is not just about protecting yourself but also about being mindful of others on the road. By adhering to these winter weather driving tips, you can reduce the risk of accidents. Unfortunately, accidents can still happen despite our best efforts. If you are injured in a car accident this winter, remember that The Horwitz Law Group is here to help you. Call us for a consultation. Our experienced injury attorneys will guide you through the legal process, fighting to help you get the compensation you deserve.

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I’m so grateful to this firm especially Attorney Duggan and his assistant Ms. Sargent. I was injured in a car accident. They were very informative, they took the time to listen, respond to emails, explained things to me in detail and were readily available to answer any and all questions I may have had. One of the things I’m most appreciative of is how they kept me in the loop pertaining to my case! Thank you both!!!!

Dominica J.

The Horwitz Group has earned a 5 star review from me for being a firm par excellence.To be perfectly honest, I was a little hesitant to use them in the beginning, because of stereotypes that are often associated with personal injury lawyers. They are sometimes painted as being sharks. It is indeed a misnomer to ever see Mark and Jared viewed in this light! I love that they were Zealous, but not Vicious! The Horwitz Group brought their A-Game which…

Iris R.

Very helpful with my experience!! Everyone was friendly and very helpful definitely recommend this law firm!

Jasmine C.

They really did they best with my case seeing this is the first time having them and going through with this process. Thank you guys for all you've done.

Vee W.

Mark Horowitz is a very professional and knowledgeable lawyer. Our case lasted 5 years due to specific circumstances and throughout the entire time he remained efficient and consistent. Responded to all calls and text within minutes and really stayed on top of all things. That aside I find that he does have compassion and empathy towards our horrible situation, which you don’t get from a lot of lawyers. Overall great experience, highly recommend.

Selma S.

Mark is a fantastic attorney! Would highly recommend.

Becky K.

The Horwitz Law Group did an amazing job. They not only took care of our case but they also made sure me and my family were doing well. For them, it’s not only a job. They put time and effort in to solve these cases as quick as possible. It was a long and stressful process but Mark and his team made sure we knew that the case wasn’t just sitting in a desk office, they kept us updated on…

Emilia G.

Mark and his team were working on our settlement case and they are awesome. Always kept us posted on what's going on with the case. They got us $6,900.000.00 in the settlement. Thank you so much Mark Horwitz and your team.

Janusz G.

I love the Horwitz Law Group. One of the best law firms in Chicago. Got me the most for my settlement and worked with me every step of the way. Thank you so much.

Joseph B.

Great service and a great team, I'm really truly very very satisfied with the outcome of my case, I really appreciate all the work Mr. Duggan and his team have done on my case, I highly recommend him to anyone, great job.

Kelly S.

Jared was AMAZING! I highly recommend his service. He was fast to answer my questions and concerns. I appreciated the fact that he made me feel like I was a priority. He worked diligently to assist me and I am well pleased. Thank you, Jared D… You ROCK!!

Annisha W.

He is absolutely the best lawyer ever !!! Works fast and is always ready

Danny F.

I would like to thank The Horwitz Law Group. Thanks for everything they have done for me. It was a very long case. But they never gave up on me. Anyone that is in need of help, please contact them. Special thanks to Lulu and the best Jared Duggan ❤️. Thanks for everything.

Darlene W.

Type of Case: Mass Transit Accident (Metra) Result: $2.1 million dollars “I was in a Metra Train Accident in September 2005, and I hired Mark Horwitz as my lawyer. My experience with Mark has been wonderful. He’s very considerate. He’s caring. Every time he calls me, the first thing that he says is, how are you feeling and how is your family, and I really, really appreciate that. If I didn’t have Mark Horwitz as my lawyer, I think I’d…

Marie B

Former Chicago Police Officer Type of Injury: Premises Liability Accident Resulting in Below the Knee Amputation Result: $1,400,000.00 “After all my experiences with attorneys, Mark Horwitz was one of the finest attorneys I’ve ever met. He not only was my attorney, he was my friend. He extended himself far more beyond the attorney/client relationship. I couldn’t ask for a better attorney. I couldn’t ask for a better friend. And I would definitely, without question, recommend him to anyone who needs…

Charles B.

Type of Injury: Personal Injury Initial Offer: $50,000.00 Jury Verdict:$1,197,000.00 Johnnie B. W. Jr. was a professional basketball player back in the 1970s. In 2002 while getting off a CTA red line train, the trainman closed the doors on Mr. Williams while he was exiting the train. At the time, Mr. Williams was wearing a backpack that became lodged in the doors. The train began to move and Mr. W. ran along the platform until the train’s speed prevented him…

Johnnie W.

Type of Injury: Personal Injury Final Offer: $75,000.00 Final Judgment: $100,000.00 On October 7, 2007, Ms. Bogan was driving her automobile on Interstate 57 when she noticed a car stopped in one of the moving lanes. When she looked to see what was happening, she saw a man slumped over his steering wheel who was not moving. Being a good Samaritan, Ms. Bogan parked her vehicle in front of the disabled vehicle and got out to see if the driver…

Kimberly B.

Type of Injury: Personal Injury Final Offer: $60,000.00 Final Settlement: $100,000.00 In the summer of 2008, the father of a minor child (whose name is withheld because he is 5 years old) backed over his son while leaving his home. The child had gone under the car to retrieve a Mr. Potato Head doll that had rolled under the car. The father, not knowing his son was under the car, started it and backed down the driveway. Hearing screams, he…

Tanya M.

Type of Injury: Car Accident Final Offer: $60,000.00 Final Judgment: $175,000.00 Rosetta Glover was a passenger in her husband’s car traveling on Martin Luther King Drive. A cab came around their car and made a sudden U turn in front of them causing the accident. Ms. Glover sustained an injury to her shoulder which required an immediate surgery. She hired another Chicago lawyer who obtained a settlement offer from the cab company for $60,000.00 and told Ms. Glover to accept…

Rosetta G.

I wanted to thank for all the work you have done to help me with my situation. I really appreciate you not giving up despite my indecisive attitude in the beginning . I’m glad to have met you and that represented me. You changed my perspective on lawyers and I cannot repay you for the hard work you did in the past year. You made my situation easier and not only do I respect you as the hard working lawyer…

Lamiela P.

My daughter was severely injured in a car accident and I was nervous about finding a personal injury attorney, but from the start, I felt confident with my choice in the Horwitz Law Group. Mark was completely professional, trustworthy, communicative, honest and helpful. He kept my daughter focused throughout her entire recovery, both emotionally and medically. He was extremely attentive and responsive answering each and every question I had in a timely manner and explained everything in laymen terms -…

Case Results

$6,900,000.00

for a motor vehicle wrongful death case.

$5,300,000.00

for a 75-year-old woman who suffered an above the knee amputation due to being run over by a private school bus.

$4,500,000.00

for a young lady who was run over by a private waste hauling company while crossing the street.

$3,600,000.00

for a trucking accident resulting in the death of the driver.

$3,000,000.00

for a 70 year old man who died, without any living relatives, seven months after being hit by a car while crossing the street.

$2,300,000.00

for a client whose family was killed by a street sweeper that ran a red light.

$2,100,000.00

for a client injured in a 2005 Metra train derailment case.

$1,600,000.00

for a minor rear-ended on an expressway in Kankakee.

$1,400,000.00

for a premises liability accident resulting in below the knee amputation.

$1,200,000.00

for a woman who was hit by a car while crossing the street.

$1,197,000.00

for a client who was injured on the CTA red line train.

$900,000.00

for a bicyclist hit by a car.

$800,000.00

for a passenger injured in a rideshare rollover accident.

$750,000.00

for a rideshare accident injury.

$600,000.00

for a low-speed rear-end accident.

$500,000.00

for injuries in a van accident pulling a trailer.

$500,000.00

for a minor injured in a ride-share accident.

$495,000.00

for a pedestrian injured due to a sidewalk defect.

$350,000.00

for a passenger injured in a rideshare rollover accident.

$289,000.00

for a driver injured in an auto accident.

$270,000.00

for injuries from a right-turning truck.

$260,000.00

for a family injured in an auto accident.

$255,000.00

for a law enforcement officer rear-ended by a truck.

$250,000.00

for a motorcyclist rear-ended.

$233,000.00

for an individual injured by a dog.

$225,000.00

for a bicyclist hit by a car while crossing the street.

$201,000.00

for a driver rear-ended on the expressway.

$175,000.00

for a client who had lawyers at another law firm trying to settle the accident case for only $60,000.

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Do You Know These Winter Weather Driving Tips?

Slow Down – Safety First

Stay Informed – Knowledge Is Power

Maintain Distance – Give Space, Stay Safe

Be Prepared – Expect the Unexpected

Utilize Your Vehicle’s Safety Features – Make Technology Your Ally

The Importance of Seeking Legal Representation

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