Weather conditions play a significant role in traffic safety across San Marcos, Texas, where sudden storms, flash flooding, and occasional ice can create hazardous driving situations along Interstate 35 and local roadways. These conditions can lead to decreased visibility, reduced traction, and impaired vehicle handling, significantly increasing the risk of accidents. Common weather-related factors include heavy rainfall that causes hydroplaning on roads like Wonder World Drive and Aquarena Springs Drive, morning fog that affects visibility near the San Marcos River, and rare but dangerous ice conditions during winter storms. When these weather events contribute to accidents, determining liability becomes complex as drivers must demonstrate reasonable care given the conditions. Insurance companies often scrutinize whether drivers adequately adjusted their behavior for weather conditions, such as reducing speed, maintaining safe following distances, and ensuring proper vehicle maintenance, including functional windshield wipers and appropriate tire tread depth.

Legal Rights and Considerations: Texas operates under a modified comparative fault system, where drivers can recover damages if they are found to be less than 51% at fault for the accident. Weather-related accidents often involve multiple factors under Texas Transportation Code §545.351, which requires drivers to operate at speeds that are "reasonable and prudent" for current conditions. Insurance claims may be affected by whether drivers took appropriate precautions for weather conditions. The statute of limitations for personal injury claims in Texas is two years from the date of the accident (Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code §16.003). Compensation may include medical expenses, lost wages, property damage, and non-economic damages such as pain and suffering. However, insurance policies may have specific provisions regarding weather-related incidents, particularly during declared weather emergencies.

Weather conditions can be a factor in any kind of accident. Good accident attorneys can help with all kinds of accidents and injuries - click the links below to get information from:

• San Marcos Texas car crash attorney;
• San Marcos pedestrian injury attorney;
• San Marcos Texas motorcycle crash lawyer;
• San Marcos semi truck accident lawyer;
• San Marcos drunk driving accident lawyer;

Related Resources:

• Hays County District Court (712 S. Stagecoach Trail, San Marcos)
• San Marcos Police Department Accident Reports Division
• Texas Department of Transportation - San Marcos District Office
• Central Texas Medical Center Emergency Services
• Texas Department of Insurance Consumer Protection Division
• Texas Transportation Code (Title 7, Subtitle C)
• National Weather Service - Austin/San Antonio Office
• Hays County Victim Services Alliance
• Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code (Chapter 16)
• Local Bar Association Referral Service - Hays County

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