Accident Cause? Dangerous and Defective Roads
At our law firm, our personal injury attorneys go beyond the obvious causes of traffic accidents. Our investigators go to the scene to gain a full understanding of what happened and why. We often find that road defects either caused an accident or made the accident worse.
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What can you do when road defects caused your accident injuries? At Brindisi, Murad, Brindisi, Pearlman, Julian & Pertz in upstate New York, our personal injury lawyers determine who the liable parties are and make injury claims. In a case involving defective road conditions, the responsible party may be a town or village, a private maintenance contractor, a construction firm, the state or county or a combination of those entities.
- We begin with an investigation. Our investigators go to the accident scene as soon as possible so that we will get an accurate understanding of all the circumstances — including any road defects.
- Road defects place drivers and passengers in danger. Poor road design can include poor grading, insufficient sight lines, narrow shoulders, and any other design features that make safe driving difficult. Road designers also need to consider appropriate and visible signs.
- Bad maintenance can create road defects. A pothole that has not been repaired, a broken guard rail or water buildup on the road can cause a dangerous situation. Sight lines can be compromised by trees and shrubbery. A failure to cut back snowbanks can keep the driver from seeing hidden dangers.
- Road construction signs can cause confusion. Work zones must have proper signs, clearly delineated traffic lanes, and well-placed barriers and cones. Highway accidents can be the result of combining high speed with inadequate warnings and barriers.
If you have been in an accident that was caused by dangerous road conditions or poor roadway design, contact us. The consultation is free.
