{"id":911,"date":"2015-02-26T17:50:06","date_gmt":"2015-02-26T17:50:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gilhoylaw.com\/blog\/?p=911"},"modified":"2015-02-28T13:15:52","modified_gmt":"2015-02-28T13:15:52","slug":"snowplow-accidents-causing-concern-for-many","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gilhoylaw.com\/blog\/snowplow-accidents-causing-concern-for-many\/","title":{"rendered":"Snowplow Accidents Causing Concern For Many."},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>The Law Offices of Gilbert R. Hoy, Jr. and Affiliates is a team of dedicated and highly experienced <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=V3-5xNnqbaI\">car accident attorneys<\/a>.\u00a0 Our expert lawyers have the skill and experience required to resolve your legal dispute.\u00a0 If you or a loved one has been injured, it is time to call the experts.\u00a0 Please call our <a href=\"https:\/\/gilhoylaw.com\/boston-massachusetts-personal-injury-information-lawyers-attorneys.php\">Boston injury lawyers<\/a> today at 617-787-3700 or email us at <a href=\"https:\/\/gilhoylaw.com\/boston-massachusetts-contact-gilbert-hoy-lawyers-attorneys.php\">info@gilhoylaw.com<\/a>.\u00a0 We are available 24\/7 to take your call.\u00a0 Let us help you recover the money you deserve!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BIZBCeXSr4g\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"400\" height=\"280\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Snowplows were created to keep our roadways clean and safe.\u00a0 Snowplows exist to rid our highways and community roadways of dangerous snow and ice.\u00a0 Although they are necessary to our modern world, they are hardly perfect.\u00a0 Snowplows are heavy, large and often clumsy devices that can be difficult to maneuver.\u00a0 Add whiteout conditions and slippery roads, and there is no confusion as to why snowplows are regularly involved in traffic accidents.<\/p>\n<p>Snowplow accidents come in many different forms.\u00a0 Like any vehicle, snowplows can be involved in crashes, including hitting cars head-on or sideswiping parked cars.\u00a0 Another danger arises when snowplows plow snow over bridges, which can push heavy snow onto unsuspecting motorists below.\u00a0 Like any motor vehicles facing winter weather, snowplow drivers should take extra care when operating in low visibility conditions.<\/p>\n<p>A recent article published in USA Today detailed recent snowplow injury lawsuits filed in the state of Iowa.\u00a0 According to the state\u2019s transportation department, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/news\/nation\/2015\/01\/01\/snowplow-accidents-iowa\/21175767\/\">snowplows were involved in 230 accidents during the past five winters in the state of Iowa alone.<\/a>\u00a0 The transportation department paid more than $1.2 million to repair damaged vehicles and settle lawsuits where motorists or passengers were injured.\u00a0 A Sioux Rapids woman, who was injured in 2012 when a snowplow driver neglected to yield to oncoming traffic, won the largest award.\u00a0 <strong>The lawsuit resulted in a $445,000 award.\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Were you or a loved one injured this winter in a car accident caused by the negligent driving of a snowplow operator or other motorist?\u00a0 If so, contact our Boston personal injury lawyer specialists today to learn more about your potential damages.\u00a0 <strong>Our expert lawyers are available 24\/7 and are nationally renowned for their customer service and results.\u00a0 Please contact us today by phone at 617-787-3700 or by email at <a href=\"https:\/\/gilhoylaw.com\/boston-massachusetts-contact-gilbert-hoy-lawyers-attorneys.php\">info@gilhoylaw.com<\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Law Offices of Gilbert R. 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