Flooding in Atlantic County, New Jersey, created numerous high-risk situations for drivers. According to police, highways in Egg Harbor Township were closed down as a result. Several crashes had shut down part of the Turnpike and the George Washington Bridge. All lanes on US Route 40 west of the Atlantic City Expressway had to be closed due to heavy flooding, as the roads were impassable in both directions.
At around the same time, a car crash occurred on NJ Route 3 eastbound near the Garden State Parkway in Clinton. That led to four lanes of traffic being blocked while police worked to clear the incident. Delays mounted throughout the city as drivers had to find alternative ways around the closures. Several other crashes closed down other roadways in the area, making for a very difficult commute.
Who Is at Fault in a Weather-Related Accident?
Victims in car accidents are at fault if they lose control over their vehicle, violate the law, or otherwise cause an accident. When poor weather conditions cause limited visibility or slick roads, drivers should pull over and wait for conditions to improve. If they do not do so, and they are involved in an accident they caused, they could face financial responsibility to those whom they harm.
Seek out the guidance of an Atlantic City car accident lawyer if you were involved in such an accident. Our legal team at Kwartler Manus, LLC, works with victims to fully investigate and place blame on all of those at fault.