Car accidents can occur anywhere at any time. During the winter time however, motorists are especially vulnerable to becoming stuck in their vehicles.
Woodstock, IL (PRWEB) February 11, 2013
Between winter storms and chilly temperatures coupled with a flu season like no other, it is no secret that the winter has arrived in Illinois. While residents have enjoyed a warm spell, winter is not over yet. Soon, they will be bundling up and be cranking up the thermostats inside their homes again. Just this past weekend alone in Illinois, authorities handled over a dozen accidents due to icy roads.
Snow storms can bring decreased visibility, ice and snow drifts that make driving increasingly dangerous. Drifting snow and icy conditions can result in cars beginning to spin out of control and collide with one another, causing massive accidents. In the case of this weekend’s accidents, there were vehicles rear-ending one another, sliding into light poles and sliding off the highway completely and into underpasses. Although no one was seriously hurt, things could have been worse. And for those not involved, these accidents could have resulted in massive delays during very frigid weather.
Car accidents can occur anywhere at any time. During the winter time however, motorists are especially vulnerable to becoming stuck in their vehicles. The insurance agents at Stassen Insurance want residents to be prepared for anything.
It is recommended that motorists keep the following in an emergency kit inside of their car during the winter:
If a motorist finds himself in a situation where he or she cannot operate the vehicle due to weather or an accident, the first thing to do is call 9-1-1. Emergency responders can attempt to rescue the driver. However, some weather conditions make it impossible to do so immediately, and some accidents make it difficult to do so at all. Stassen Insurance offers comprehensive auto insurance that is customizable to motorist’s needs and emergency roadside assistance can be built into policies.
Residents with questions or concerns about their auto insurance policy or staying safe on the road are encouraged to call Stassen Insurance today.
About Stassen Insurance:
Stassen Insurance is an independent insurance agency that has been successfully serving Illinois, Wisconsin, and 15 other states since 1967. They understand and know that service, products, and pricing are on the minds of their clients. This is why the agency has maintained a tradition of friendly, reliable, and competitively priced services that clients have come to know and trust, for today and in the future. In addition to providing a wide range of personal and business insurance solutions, Stassen Insurance has a branch dedicated specifically to trucking coverage. Through The Truck Insurance Store, truckers can have all of their risk management needs handled under one roof.
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