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Hydroplaning Accidents

Hydroplaning is a dangerous driving phenomenon that frequently causes accidents on Syracuse's roads. It occurs when a layer of water builds up between the tires of a vehicle and the road surface, leading to a loss of traction that can send vehicles spinning out of control.

  • Hydroplaning accidents are more likely to occur during heavy rainfalls. New York State averages around 115 days with precipitation.
  • The risk of hydroplaning increases with worn tires, higher speeds, and standing water on roadways. Major highways like I-81 that experience high traffic may be more prone to hydroplaning accidents when it rains heavily.

Causes of Hydroplaning

The most common causes of hydroplaning accidents include:

  • Poor Road Conditions - Potholes, cracks, and grooves on the road can allow water to pool and lead to hydroplaning. Syracuse's harsh winter weather often creates hazardous driving surfaces.
  • Worn-Out Tires - Tires with insufficient tread depth lose grip and make it nearly impossible to displace water from under the wheels.
  • High Speeds - Drivers who travel too fast through standing water or heavy rain increase their chances of hydroplaning.

Consequences of Hydroplaning Crashes

When vehicles hydroplane, drivers can experience a frightening loss of control. The results frequently include:

  • Property Damage - Vehicles often collide with obstacles like guardrails, medians, and other cars when hydroplaning. This leads to costly vehicle repairs.
  • Personal Injury - The uncontrolled spinning of a hydroplaning vehicle makes serious injuries common. Brain trauma, spinal cord damage, and broken bones requiring hospitalization can occur.
  • Fatalities - Hydroplaning accidents can kill. High-speed impacts with poles, trees, or overturns result in most of these deaths.

Legal Liability & Fault

To receive injury compensation in New York, hydroplaning victims must prove that another driver's negligence directly caused the accident. Possible grounds for legal liability include:

  • Excessive speed
  • Unsafe tires
  • Reaction error
  • Improper maintenance

Contact the car accident attorneys at Porter Law Group for a free case evaluation if you have suffered damages or injury from a hydroplaning crash. We can help protect your rights during the claims process.

The car accident lawyers at Porter Law Group have years of experience assisting injured victims in Syracuse, Onondaga County, and the rest of New York State. Contact us at 833-PORTER9 or for a free consultation.

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