Local and state governments have a responsibility to ensure public roadways are designed to protect the safety and well-being of every driver. When they fail to fulfill this basic duty, poor maintenance and unsafe designs can make serious accidents impossible to avoid. Fortunately, an experienced car accident attorney can hold those agencies responsible if you’ve been injured in a collision caused by inadequate road design.

Poor Road Design & Personal Injury Claims

Unsafe road design can take a variety of forms, each of which may contribute to a collision. For instance, cars crossing bridges that are crooked or too narrow may crash into guardrails, and illegible or missing signs can fail to warn drivers of upcoming hazards. Poorly marked lanes may also confuse even attentive drivers, leading to accidents that could have otherwise been avoided.

Other common examples of unsafe road design include placing crosswalks in areas with limited visibility or failing to install stoplights at busy intersections. City governments also frequently fail to trim back trees and bushes, which often obscure road signs and restrict sightlines around corners.

How a Car Accident Attorney Can Help

Injuries sustained in accidents caused by unsafe road conditions can be devastating, often resulting in long-term medical issues that require long-term care. Car accident attorneys can hold the negligent parties responsible by conducting independent investigations, hiring expert witnesses, and negotiating to ensure you don’t have to shoulder the financial burden yourself. Depending on the circumstances, they may be able to collect compensation for your medical expenses and lost wages, along with your trauma and other noneconomic losses.

If unsafe road conditions contributed to an accident in which you were injured, turn to the experienced legal team at Neimark & Neimark. As the premier law firm serving New York’s Orange and Rockland counties, you can rely on their car accident attorneys to fight for your rights both in and out of court. Visit their website to learn more about their services today, connect with them on Twitter, and call (888) 725-7424 to discuss your case and schedule a free initial consultation.