Arizona Hazardous Roadways Attorneys
Attorney Representation in Phoenix, Arizona Since 1996
Single-vehicles account for a considerable percentage of auto accidents on our nation's roadways each year. Although many of these may be attributed to driver error, DUI, or defective auto products such as brakes and transmissions, there is another common cause as well: hazardous roadways. The simple fact is that not every highway in America is safely designed and maintained, and without proper safeguards in place, the results can be catastrophic. If you have been injured on a hazardous roadway, it is essential that you retain a top auto accident legal team to help you recover the expenses you have incurred.
Countless factors may cause a roadway to become hazardous. Some of these could be flaws in the original design for that road, including inadequate guardrails and inadequate lighting. Both are common causes of preventable accidents, especially during inclement weather when vehicle reaction time or visibility is diminished. One slip or aggressive motorist could result in the driver losing control of his or her vehicle - and the road's design may contribute to worse consequences. Accordingly you will want to work with a legal team that can assemble all the evidence necessary to win your suit.
The second major cause of hazardous roadways is more fleeting: debris. This can take the form of fallen branches or other natural obstacles, but far more common is debris that remains on the road as a result of construction. Because road work is so common on highways and so many materials are put into use, it is not at all uncommon for traffic cones, sawhorses, signal lights, or errant machinery to be left unattended or forgotten after hours. Strike one of these at the high speeds of a highway and your car could quickly spin out of control, leading to rollover accidents and catastrophic injuries.
Holding the appropriate parties liable for accidents such as these is paramount if you want to achieve justice. Just because no other motorist was involved doesn't mean you cannot bring a suit against the designers and maintainers of public roadways. In extreme cases, hazardous roadways can even lead to wrongful death, further justifying the need for an aggressive lawsuit. If you have been injured as a result of unsafe road conditions or design, it is important to act. Please call Breyer Law Offices now at 602-978-6400, 623-930-8064, 480-753-4534 or Espanol 602-222-8787 or CLICK HERE to submit a Simple Case Form.