How Road Construction Can Lead to Car Accidents
Road construction accident statistics from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) indicate that 891 fatalities occurred in a recent year due to road construction accidents. Of those, 742 deaths involved vehicle occupants, highlighting the danger that construction zones put motorists and their passengers in.
If you were injured in a road construction car accident, it’s essential to understand your options for seeking compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, property damage, and more.
Common Road Construction Hazards
Some of the most common road construction accident causes include:
- Poor or missing roadwork signage
- Sudden lane shifts or closures that leave drivers with little time to react
- Uneven pavement or loose gravel, which is particularly dangerous for motorcyclists
- Inadequate lighting or lighting that blinds drivers when construction occurs at night
- Improperly placed cones or barriers that cause vehicles to collide with them
- Equipment or debris left in traffic lanes
How These Hazards Cause Motor Vehicle Accidents
Road construction hazards cause accidents in several key ways, the first of which is that they can give drivers little time to react. When signage is inadequate, lanes suddenly shift, or work zones aren’t properly lit, drivers may encounter hazards without any warning, leading to dangerous collisions.
The second way road construction hazards cause accidents is by placing obstructions in the road. These obstructions may be barriers, cones, equipment, debris, or personnel.
The third way these hazards cause accidents is by damaging the road or leaving it in an unsafe condition without warning. For example, uneven lanes or large potholes should be clearly marked.
Liability in Road Construction Accidents
Several parties could be liable for the road construction accident that injured you. These parties include other drivers who were speeding or not paying attention, construction companies that failed to put up proper signage, and even government entities responsible for maintaining public roads.
As part of your car accident lawyer’s investigation into the accident, they’ll identify the at-fault parties and gather the evidence needed to prove liability.
Financial Compensation for Victims
Victims can seek compensation for various losses sustained in accidents caused by road work, including:
- Past and future medical expenses and rehabilitation costs
- Lost income and reduced earning capacity
- Physical and emotional pain and suffering
- Lost or damaged property replacement or repair costs
How a Road Contruction Accident Lawyer Can Help
Attorney Scott C. Gottlieb will handle everything for you when you hire us to take on your car accident claim. We’re focused solely on injury cases and have a long track record of success in securing large settlements and verdicts for injured people.
If you have medical bills, lost wages, and property damage, we can help you seek compensation through no-fault auto insurance claims, insurance claims against at-fault parties, or personal injury lawsuits. We go above and beyond to help clients solve problems outside the immediate scope of their case.
We will even coordinate and follow up with your doctors to obtain copies of your medical records after your appointments and deal with the insurance company on your behalf so that you can focus on your recovery.
Contact Scott C. Gottlieb today to schedule a free consultation with an experienced road construction accidents attorney.
