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New Post: Winter Car Crashes: Who’s at Fault? - Everyone knows the changing of weather from warm to snowy is dangerous for drivers on the road. What you might not realize in winter car crashes is who’s at fault. Does the presence of winter weather absolve drivers of any responsibility for car accidents in the snow? Let’s take a look. Who’s at Fault? On average, there are more than 5.8 million car crashes each year. Approximately 21% of these crashes are weather-related. But does that mean no one is at fault because the accident was caused by the weather?  The short answer is no. Winter weather doesn’t take away anyone’s responsibility for car crashes.  Maryland Transportation Article 21-310, “Following Too Closely,” states:  “The driver of a motor vehicle may not follow another vehicle more closely than is reasonable and prudent, having due regard for the speed of the other vehicle and of the traffic on and the condition of the highway.” Based on this law, drivers should adjust their speed and distance between the cars in front of them according to “the condition of the highway.” Additionally, the Maryland Speed Rule 21-801 states: “A person may not drive a vehicle on a highway at a speed that, with regard to the actual and potential dangers existing, is more than that which is reasonable and prudent under the conditions.” That is to say, if it is snowy or icy, you need to slow down enough that you can contro...