Car accidents. Insurance?

Question

If the roads are all ice, like during an ice storm, and car A hits

car B because they just can not break due to the ice, Is car A still reponsible for the damages?

Answer 1

I would say yes. You are responsible for keeping control of your car in all instances. You may also be ticketed for following too closely (if you rear-end them) or excessive speed for road conditions if you are driving too fast for icy roads.

Answer 2

Yes ... The law states that you have to increase your following distance during hazardous conditions ...

The real crappy part is if you are following a car and you are able to stop in time and a car rear ends you which pushes you into the car in front of you, you are still liable because you didn't leave enough of a cushion ... It happened to me ... that's why I know...

Answer 3

Yes it is.  All states in the US dictate, the driver should have control of the car at all times.  Seems ridiculous in an ice storm, but here is the legal view.  If the roads are very slick, slow down to the point where you are able to control the car.  If they are so slick, that there is no way to control the car, park it.

Answer 4

That would be something for the insurance companies to work out, but yes, generally if you are unable to brake (not break which means to smash violently) you are not in control of your vehicle, and were driving too fast for conditions.

Answer 5

Yes, barring some unusual circumstances. Even if the roads are icy you still need to be in control of your car. If that is not possible then you shouldn't be out on the roads.