Philadelphia Hazardous Road Accident Attorneys
Hazardous Roadway Accident
Every year in Pennsylvania, thousands of accidents occur due to hazardous roadway conditions. While the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is charged with keeping the state's highways and byways safe, natural wear and tear, spontaneous hazards, and even vandalism can impact the quality and safety of roads.
The catalog of potential hazards is legion. The pavement itself may be patchy, full of holes, divoted, etched with odd textures, or freshly oiled and graveled. Bad weather can lead to spontaneously dangerous conditions on normally safe and predictable stretches. A blanket of fog, a black ice patch, or a flooded curve can all dramatically increase the risks of collisions and pedestrian accidents. The upkeep and architecture of the road itself can also play a significant role. A highway that's too narrow at a key point or which curves suddenly can create unsafe or semi-unsafe conditions for motorists. Along those lines, if a road doesn't offer adequate side lanes, or if there is inadequate street lighting, drivers may be far more apt to crash. Finally, traffic signals that govern the flow of motor vehicles can also potentially cause accidents, particularly in the cases of poor traffic engineering and design.
It may be difficult to assess immediately after the fact whether the state DOT or another municipal entity might be liable for injuries or other damages you or a loved one sustained in a motor vehicle crash. After all, just because Philadelphia hazardous roadway conditions are present doesn't exempt a motorist from driving responsibly. If, for instance, you drove the speed limit during an ice storm and slid off the road into a telephone pole, even though technically you obeyed the post signage, a jury might find your behavior unnecessarily reckless. On the other hand, you might not even suspect that hazardous road conditions played a part in your auto accident until after an investigation.
Given how complex a Pennsylvania hazardous roadway accident claim can get, it's useful to have attorneys on your side who know the terrain backwards and forwards. Turn to the hazardous road accident experts today to get a handle on your way forward. We at Cherry Fieger and Marciano, LLP have been designated "Super Lawyers" three years running, and we have the wherewithal, track record, and client-centered approach you need to make the most of your case. Call 1-888-684-7192 or e-mail us through our site to schedule your free consultation with us.