highway construction accidents

Have you been injured in a motor vehicle accident caused by improper road maintenance, construction or design?

In March 2007, six people were killed and twenty-nine were injured when a bus carrying a college baseball team fell off of an overpass onto the Interstate below it. It was determined that poor signage and confusing traffic patterns contributed to the crash.

In August 2007, a bridge collapsed in Minneapolis, killing several people and injuring even more. The NTSB (National Transportation Safety Board) found design flaws in gusset plates, which helped tie the bridge's steel beams together. The investigation is still ongoing, and the NSTB has not yet confirmed that the plates contributed to the collapse.

In 2005, 1,074 people were killed in construction / maintenance zones on US roadways.

When we think of the causes of motor vehicle collisions, we assume that other negligent or careless drivers are usually at fault. That is not always true. Automobile crashes have been caused by the negligence of the governments that we trust to protect us. Other causes of car accidents may include:

  • Dangerous road conditions created by highway construction or repair that is in progress.
  • Incorrectly designed roads.
  • Improperly maintained roads, such as roads with uneven / broken pavement or potholes.
  • Poor signage or inadequately marked roads.

We trust our local, state and federal governments to build and maintain roads that are safe and reliable. Unfortunately, there are many roadways in the United States that are very dangerous and have caused serious injuries and death to motorists.

If you have been injured because of faulty highway construction or design, you have the right to seek compensation for your injuries from those responsible. If you are a family member of someone who has been killed, you deserve to be compensated for your loss. Consider hiring a highway construction accident attorney who will understand your situation and has the knowledge and experience necessary to get the compensation that you deserve.

Please review our state by state listing of highway construction accident lawyers and contact a highway construction accident attorney today.

For more information on highway construction accidents, please visit our Highway Construction Accidents Frequently Asked Questions page.

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