[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/www.injury-attorneys.com\/blog\/nino-you-accident-that-doesnt-have-happen\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.injury-attorneys.com\/blog\/nino-you-accident-that-doesnt-have-happen\/","headline":"El Ni\u00f1o & You \u2013 An Accident That Doesn\u2019t Have to Happen","name":"El Ni\u00f1o & You \u2013 An Accident That Doesn\u2019t Have to Happen","description":"What kind of impact El Ni\u00f1o may have on the state\u2019s record drought and how long it may stick around is a much-debated topic. No one can quite agree on exactly how much we should expect from this year\u2019s storms. So far, Northern California has experienced soaking rains and significant snow accumulations. However, that could […]","datePublished":"2016-01-29","dateModified":"2022-09-04","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.injury-attorneys.com\/blog\/author\/injury-attorneys\/#Person","name":"Demas Law Group, P.C.","url":"https:\/\/www.injury-attorneys.com\/blog\/author\/injury-attorneys\/","identifier":7,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/2d2d1dc668da653fd25c47bc01fca53aff1d3e1f6971487d8eb8e56cf2bae38c?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/2d2d1dc668da653fd25c47bc01fca53aff1d3e1f6971487d8eb8e56cf2bae38c?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Demas Law Group, P.C.","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.injury-attorneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/demas-logo.png","url":"https:\/\/www.injury-attorneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/demas-logo.png","width":158,"height":141}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.injury-attorneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/El-Nino-Safety-300x199-1.jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.injury-attorneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/El-Nino-Safety-300x199-1.jpg","height":199,"width":300},"url":"https:\/\/www.injury-attorneys.com\/blog\/nino-you-accident-that-doesnt-have-happen\/","about":["Car Accidents"],"wordCount":392,"articleBody":"What kind of impact El Ni\u00f1o may have on the state\u2019s record drought and how long it may stick around is a much-debated topic. No one can quite agree on exactly how much we should expect from this year\u2019s storms. So far, Northern California has experienced soaking rains and significant snow accumulations. However, that could all soon change. In fact, a new report from NASA this week indicates that we have hit the peak of the season. While no one is quite sure what further impact El Ni\u00f1o may have, everyone should remain on alert.That includes you risk of an accident significantly, for driver and pedestrian alike. California roads and sidewalks can become especially slick, due to residue build up. So, what should you do if you are caught off guard in a violent storm? Consider some of the following tips to avoid being involved in an accident:Pull over or take shelter \u2013 If possible, sit this one out. Pull off the highway or road and into a parking lot until the storm dies down. This goes for pedestrians and bikers as well. Take shelter until the rain slows. Better to take a break, than suffer one due to slippery conditions.Slow your roll \u2013 Of course, in many cases, stopping the car or your stride is just not possible. So you have to plow through the storm. But take it easy. Put your hazard lights on, slow your pace and keep an eye for any potential hazards up ahead.Stay put \u2013 Let\u2019s say you\u2019ve been involved in an accident or you\u2019ve witnessed one happen right in front of you. Even in the best conditions, attempting to get out and investigate the situation, or potentially help another individual is dangerous. The odds of being hit by another car are incredibly high. Add inclement weather to the equation and the threat only increases. Call the police and sit tight until emergency personnel can secure the area.Of course, accidents are bound to happen \u2013 during an El Ni\u00f1o year or otherwise. However, it is not always your fault when they do. If you\u2019ve been injured in a collision that was the result of another person\u2019s negligence, contact the Demas Law Group, P.C., to schedule an appointment today.You can reach us at (888) 776-0977."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/www.injury-attorneys.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"El Ni\u00f1o & You \u2013 An Accident That Doesn\u2019t Have to Happen","item":"https:\/\/www.injury-attorneys.com\/blog\/nino-you-accident-that-doesnt-have-happen\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]