Winter is rife with risks and dangers that could cause a personal injury. If you've been hurt because of someone else's negligence or recklessness, you could have sufficient grounds to file a claim against the responsible party. To know whether your injury meets the requirements for a legal claim, here are three common types of wintertime personal injury accidents in detail. 

3 Common Reasons for Filing a Personal Injury Claim in Winter

1. Slip & Fall

A slip and fall can result in extensive damage, from broken bones and muscle sprains to lacerations and bruises. In the winter, slip and falls can happen virtually anywhere where there is a wet surface. The scenarios that could cause an injury include an untended sidewalk or driveway that hasn't been shoveled, steps that have not been cleared or deiced, and slick floors that have not been dried after wet shoes and boots have made their way through.

2. Car Accident

Winter weather can make driving a challenge. That's why it's crucial for all motorists to slow down, follow the rules of the road, and exercise caution during the colder months. Car accidents cause major, life-limiting personal injuries that have lasting effects on a victim's health and livelihood. Typical wintertime car accidents include losing control on wet, icy, or snowy roads and collisions stemming from poor or reduced visibility during inclement weather.

3. Space Heater Incident

Many people depend on space heaters to keep them warm during the winter. Unfortunately, space heaters have a track record for not being the safest products on the market. Fires and burns have been known to result from improper space heater usage or malfunctions. An individual who has been hurt in a space heater incident through no fault of their own could have a defective product case against the manufacturer.

If you are involved in a personal injury matter this winter, let the lawyers at Neimark & Neimark help you explore all available legal options. Their injury and car accident attorneys have more than four decades of experience representing clients in Rockland and Orange County, NY. Call (888) 725-7424 or visit their website to set up a free, no-obligation consultation.