Hazardous Road Condition Attorneys

For several decades, attorneys/law firms have represented those who have been seriously injured and their families of victims of wrongful death. Their clients have suffered serious injuries as the result of a dangerous road or hazardous freeway condition.

At the end of a typical work day, thousands of Floridians are stuck in bumper to bumper traffic, and many take side streets to avoid wear and tear on their vehicles. In Florida, the Department of Transportation is responsible for keeping the roads safe and free of dangerous conditions. The condition of any road will greatly affect the safety of drivers, motorcyclists, and bicyclists, as well as all vehicle passengers. As citizens and motorists, are entitled to drive on public roads that have been properly built and maintained. Improperly maintained roads and improperly designed roadways and highways cause thousands of serious accidents each year nationwide.

For example, road design, such as the rate of incline, road texture, and the angles of road curves can all affect how a vehicle handles on the road. Flaws in these, as well as other areas of road design place drivers at risk for potentially fatal accidents. With Florida roads in varying states of repair and constantly under construction, many drivers are at risk for serious injuries. At all road repair and road construction sites the appropriate warning signs must be visible to inform drivers of the road work ahead. In many situations, innocent drivers are seriously injured in accidents because these signs are not posted or not visible.

Although most drivers are observant of their surroundings while driving, dangerous accidents occur everyday in Florida, many due to hazardous roadway conditions. These accidents may result in head and brain injuries, paralysis, amputation, fractured bones, and other serious and fatal injuries. Some dangerous roadway conditions that may cause serious injuries to drivers and passengers include:

Construction zones, especially those which do not have proper and visible signs;

Debris in the road;

Inadequate lighting, making landmarks and pedestrians difficult to see;

Poor road design, such as narrow lanes and excessive wear and tear;

Potholes, loose gravel, and other pavement hazards;

Unsafe guardrails;

Weather conditions causing slippery roads and difficulty seeing, including rain, fog, hail, sleet, and ice patches.