Highway driving is much more dangerous than inner-city driving because of the vehicles' high speeds and close proximities.
If involved in a highway accident, there is a greater risk for motorists to obtain serious injuries or even death.
When behind the wheel of a car, it is always imperative that drivers remain alert and attentive; however, when on the highway, even the smallest of driver errors can have catastrophic consequences.
Unfortunately, sometimes even the most conscientious driver may be a victim of a highway or roadway defect.
In these cases, the company responsible for roadway maintenance and safety may be legally liable for any damages their error caused.
Drivers who have been a victim of a roadway defect should consult an experienced attorney who can help them pursue compensation for their losses.
Common Highway Defects If not properly executed, highway maintenance and road construction can be hazardous for drivers.
Narrow lanes, abrupt turns, or improper warnings can cause an attentive driver to wreck their vehicle.
Common highway defects include: •Shoulder drop-offs-Abrupt or severe shoulder drop offs can cause a driver to lose control of their vehicle as they attempt to pull over onto the shoulder to stop or avoid an object in the road.
Shoulders should be constructed to ensure motorist safety.
Unsafe shoulder drop offs may result in blown tires, broken axles, other car damage, or physical damage to occupants.
•Waterpooling-poorly constructed roadways may have large dents or avenues where water can collect.
Excessive waterpooling may increase motorists' chance of hydroplaning while driving in wet conditions.
•Potholes-Large potholes can result in serious car damage, as well as threaten occupant safety.
If large enough, a driver may lose control of their vehicle, resulting in an accident.
•Uneven pavement •Lack of signs- Inadequate traffic signs are common in and around construction zones.
Without proper warning signs, motorists are more susceptible to accident and subsequent injury.
•Lack of guardrails-When driving on an elevated roadway, there should always be a guardrail for motorist safety.
When a guardrail is structurally unstable due to damage or poor construction, a vehicle may topple over the edge.
•Objects on roadway-Local and state roadway maintenance crews are responsible for clearing obstacles off of the roads.
If an object in the road causes a driver to wreck, they may suffer serious injuries or losses.
If involved in a highway accident, there is a greater risk for motorists to obtain serious injuries or even death.
When behind the wheel of a car, it is always imperative that drivers remain alert and attentive; however, when on the highway, even the smallest of driver errors can have catastrophic consequences.
Unfortunately, sometimes even the most conscientious driver may be a victim of a highway or roadway defect.
In these cases, the company responsible for roadway maintenance and safety may be legally liable for any damages their error caused.
Drivers who have been a victim of a roadway defect should consult an experienced attorney who can help them pursue compensation for their losses.
Common Highway Defects If not properly executed, highway maintenance and road construction can be hazardous for drivers.
Narrow lanes, abrupt turns, or improper warnings can cause an attentive driver to wreck their vehicle.
Common highway defects include: •Shoulder drop-offs-Abrupt or severe shoulder drop offs can cause a driver to lose control of their vehicle as they attempt to pull over onto the shoulder to stop or avoid an object in the road.
Shoulders should be constructed to ensure motorist safety.
Unsafe shoulder drop offs may result in blown tires, broken axles, other car damage, or physical damage to occupants.
•Waterpooling-poorly constructed roadways may have large dents or avenues where water can collect.
Excessive waterpooling may increase motorists' chance of hydroplaning while driving in wet conditions.
•Potholes-Large potholes can result in serious car damage, as well as threaten occupant safety.
If large enough, a driver may lose control of their vehicle, resulting in an accident.
•Uneven pavement •Lack of signs- Inadequate traffic signs are common in and around construction zones.
Without proper warning signs, motorists are more susceptible to accident and subsequent injury.
•Lack of guardrails-When driving on an elevated roadway, there should always be a guardrail for motorist safety.
When a guardrail is structurally unstable due to damage or poor construction, a vehicle may topple over the edge.
•Objects on roadway-Local and state roadway maintenance crews are responsible for clearing obstacles off of the roads.
If an object in the road causes a driver to wreck, they may suffer serious injuries or losses.
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