Jacksonville Auto Accident and Injury Lawyer- Defective Roads
While many automobile and motor vehicle accidents are the fault of careless drivers, some are caused by unsafe or dangerous road designs.
On a safe road, the user has enough time to see, process and react to things such as changes in the road condition, other people on the road, weather issues, and any number of other things.
Unfortunately some of our roads and highways are not as safe as they could be. When auto accidents occur due to defective road, highway, or freeway design, the fault is not entirely the drivers.
Factors in road design which may contribute to the likliness of an accident include:
- Road Markings
- Entry and Exit Ramps
- Barrier and Guard Rails
- Road Surface
- Shoulder Design
- Signage
- Traffice Control Devices
- Visibility
- Bridges
Government agencies, which build and maintain the roads under their jurisdiction, are not always the most responsible or efficient bodies. There are many published guidelines relating to road design and construction which, if followed, can help make a roadway safe.All states and the federal government have adopted various regulations and guidelines governing the design and construction of public roads.Where road design is alleged to have contributed to a motor vehicle accident or injury, these guidelines can provide invaluable evidence of the adequacy or inadequacy of the design of a road or intersection, the placement of signs and traffic control devices, and the design and placement of barriers and guard rails.
Often when innocent people are injured due to defective road design they must seek the help of an attorney to collect the settlement they deserve.
If you or someone you know has been involved in an accident due to defective road, highway, or freeway design, you may be able to collect financial compensation for your pain and suffering.
Car accidents may also be caused by defects in an automobile, including defective fuel tanks, brakes, tires, steering, suspension systems and seatbelts.
Michael E. Seelie, PA has been helping people collect financial compensation for pain and suffering.in Jacksonville, Florida and the surrounding communities of Orange Park, St. Augustine, Green Cove Springs, Callahan, Palatka, Fernandina Beach, St. Augustine, Gainesville, and Lake City in vehicle accident cases since 1978.