Staying safe while driving in the rain

   

Hand Injury

$4.6 Million

Significant hand injury from riding lawnmower

Spinal Cord Injury

$3.55 MILLION

Spinal cord injury from a commercial truck

Wrongful Death

$2.5 MILLION

Brain Injury

$2.5 MILLION

Brain injury from tractor-trailer case

Burn Injury

$2.4 MILLION

Burn injury from a house explosion case

Orthopedic Injuries

$2 MILLION

Orthopedic injuries from a motorcycle accident

Broken Arm

$1.325 MILLION

A broken arm from an auto accident

Head Injury

$1.2 MILLION

Head injury suffered by a pedestrian hit by a car

Wrongful Death

$1 MILLION

Wrongful death case

Hip Injury

$994,000

Hip injury and replacement from auto accident

Icon badge Legally Reviewed By

Brad W. Huffman – Experienced Attorney at Huffman & Huffman

Senior Partner
< 1 min READ

As the colder time of the year approaches and rain starts to fall more frequently, you should understand how this affects your safety and your responsibilities as a driver. Statistics from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) show that weather is a contributing factor in about 21% of vehicle crashes each year.

When you check the forecast and see a rainy day in the upcoming future, remember that you have a part to play in keeping our roads safe. Here are some tips you should follow the next time you’re caught driving in the rain:

REDUCE YOUR SPEED

Since visibility is hindered in the rain, slow down and increase the distance you have in front of you. This will also reduce the risk of hydroplaning.

USE YOUR HEADLIGHTS

Whether it’s raining during the day or night, use your headlights to increase your visibility and alert other drivers of your presence.

ADJUST YOUR HABITS

While you may be used to driving a certain way, you must think ahead, adjust your habits, and stay alert when driving through the rain.

MAINTAIN YOUR VEHICLE

Make sure your tires, lights, windshield wipers, and brakes are all working properly so you can avoid any potential hazards.

AVOID HYDROPLANING

Standing water can cause your tires to lose traction and hydroplane; always drive slow and steer cautiously when passing water on the ground.

INJURED IN A VIRGINIA CAR ACCIDENT?

If you or a loved one is injured in a weather-related car accident, the dedicated legal team at Huffman & Huffman is here to help you through these difficult times. During your free case review, you can speak with our Newport News car accident attorneys to explore all your legal options for a full financial recovery.

Contact our firm at (757) 599-6050 to get started on your case today.

HUFFMAN & HUFFMAN NEWSLETTER
FOUND THIS HELPFUL?

Get safety tips, legal updates, and firm news sent directly to you. Subscribers also get first access to our contests and giveaways.

Newsletter

Related Posts

  • Two people walking in the crosswalk
    Car Accidents
    Pedestrian Accidents
    3 mins READ

    Safety Tips for Drivers & Pedestrians

    Walking should be a safe way to get around, but pedestrian crashes continue to affect families across Virginia. According to DRIVE SMART Virginia’s annual report, which cites Virginia DMV data, 138 pedestrians died on Virginia roadways in 2025. Nationwide, 7,080 pedestrians were killed in traffic crashes in 2024—a 3.9% decrease from 2023, but still a...
    Read More  
  • Aerial view of a waterfront downtown skyline
    Car Accidents
    4 mins READ

    What to Do If You’re in an Accident on the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

    An accident on the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel can create additional challenges beyond those of a typical car crash, from safely getting out of traffic to determining fault in heavy congestion. Knowing what to do at the scene, what evidence to preserve, and how to document your injuries and losses afterward can help protect a potential claim.
    Read More  
  • Car Accidents
    Personal Injury
    4 mins READ

    Huffman & Huffman celebrates child passenger safety week

      Every parent and caregiver wants to do everything possible to protect the children in their care. As a firm with multiple parents, child safety and well-being are always at the front of our mind, especially when traveling by car. Child Passenger Safety Awareness Week is September 20–26, with Saturday, September 26 recognized as National...
    Read More