Hydroplane & Bad Weather Crashes in Texas: Who’s Responsible When the Road Is Slick?
Hydroplane & Bad Weather Crashes in Texas: Who’s Responsible When the Road Is Slick?
Rain doesn’t remove responsibility — careless drivers must still drive safely.
Bad Weather Doesn’t Excuse Negligence
Texas storms can turn Montgomery County roads into danger zones fast — especially on I-45, TX-105, and FM-1488. When a vehicle hydroplanes or skids into another car, insurance companies try to blame “the weather,” not the driver.
But the law is clear: drivers must adjust speed and behavior to road conditions.
How Hydroplane Crashes Happen
- Worn-out tires with no tread
- Speeding through standing water
- Sudden braking or sharp turning
- Distracted driving in rain
- Driving too fast for conditions
We uncover proof the crash didn’t “just happen.” It was preventable.
Proving Negligence in a Weather-Related Crash
We pursue compensation using:
- Tire and maintenance records
- Dashcam and traffic camera footage
- Weather radar data and roadway analysis
- Witness statements
- Black box braking/speed data