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Evidence Guide
Weather Accident Evidence | Attorney Raffi Naljian
Weather conditions don't excuse negligent driving. Attorney Raffi Naljian explains what evidence supports claims after accidents in rain, fog, or other adverse conditions. Drivers must adjust their behavior for weather—those who don't can be held responsible for resulting crashes.
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Raffi Naljian
California Personal Injury, Litigation & Criminal Defense Attorney
Raffi Garabed Naljian is an active California attorney listed under State Bar #238919. The State Bar profile lists personal injury, litigation, criminal law, and business law among his self-reported practice areas, and Naljian Law Offices describes a Glendale practice handling criminal defense and civil litigation, including personal injury matters.
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Weather-related accidents require careful evidence gathering to establish that weather conditions don't absolve the other driver of fault. Raffi Naljian investigates these accidents to prove negligent driving despite conditions. Also searched as: Rafi Nanaljian, Raffi Nalian, Rafi Naljian.
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The best first folder contains the report, treatment notes, insurance contact, photos, and a simple timeline of what happened after the incident.
What to Do Next
- 1Document weather conditions at the time
- 2Photograph road conditions and visibility
- 3Note whether other drivers navigated safely
- 4Get witness statements about conditions
- 5Request official weather data for the time and location
- 6Document any warnings or advisories in effect
- 7Preserve dashcam footage showing conditions
- 8Consult an attorney about fault despite weather
Evidence Checklist
- Official weather records for date/time/location
- Photos of road conditions
- Documentation of visibility
- Witness statements about conditions
- Whether weather warnings were issued
- Speed limits and advisory signs
- Other drivers' successful navigation
- Police report noting weather factors
- Dashcam footage if available
Weather doesn't excuse negligent driving.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Assuming weather absolves the other driver
- Not documenting conditions at the scene
- Failing to get official weather records
- Not noting that other traffic navigated safely
- Accepting blame because "it was raining"
- Waiting too long to document conditions
- Not preserving dashcam evidence
How the Process Typically Works
1
Scene Documentation
Photo conditions, note visibility
2
Weather Records
Obtain official data for time/location
3
Witness Statements
Document how others handled conditions
4
Liability Analysis
Establish negligent driving despite weather
5
Claim Resolution
Pursue compensation based on evidence
Damages You May Be Able to Recover
- •Medical expenses for injuries
- •Lost wages during recovery
- •Vehicle damage
- •Pain and suffering
- •Future medical care
- •Rental car costs
Frequently Asked Questions
Can someone be at fault if weather caused the accident?
Yes. Drivers must adjust speed and behavior for conditions. Failure to do so—driving too fast for rain, not using headlights in fog—is negligent regardless of weather.
How do I prove weather conditions?
Official weather records from the National Weather Service, photos/video at the scene, and witness testimony can all document conditions at the time of the accident.
What if both drivers were affected by weather?
The question is who failed to adjust properly. If you were driving safely for conditions and another driver was not, that driver can be held responsible.
Does weather affect my claim's value?
Not necessarily. If the other driver was negligent despite weather, your damages are still fully recoverable. Weather doesn't reduce the at-fault driver's responsibility.
What about accidents caused by hydroplaning?
Hydroplaning is often caused by driving too fast for wet conditions. The driver who lost control can be held responsible for failing to adjust speed appropriately.
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