highway construction accidents faqs

Who is responsible for maintaining roads in my state?
What should I do if I am involved in a highway construction accident?
What kind of a lawyer should I hire?
 

Who is responsible for maintaining roads in my state?

Local, state and federal governments are all responsible for building and maintaining roads that are safe and reliable.

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What should I do if I am involved in a highway construction accident?

If you have been involved in a highway construction accident you should:

  • Stop. If you get in a motor vehicle collision, you must stop. Remain calm.
  • Call for help. If someone is injured, call 911. If not, your first call should be to the police. The police will advise as to whether the crashed vehicles should be moved out of traffic, and will take statements from the drivers and passengers involved.
  • Call your insurer. As soon as you are able, call and file a highway construction accident report. You should also notify the other driver's insurer of the collision.
  • Don't sign anything. If an insurance adjuster shows up at the scene, do not give any statements and do not sign anything.
  • Gather information. Get the names, addresses and phone numbers of everyone at the scene, especially witnesses.
  • Go see your doctor. You may have injuries of which you're unaware. If you are examined by a doctor, make sure you are specific in explaining how the accident happened and any and all injuries and problems you sustained as a result.
  • Call an attorney. If you've been injured in a crash, you want a lawyer to ensure that your rights are protected.

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What kind of a lawyer should I hire?

You should choose a law firm that has handled many highway construction accident and injury cases.

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