However, you probably also expect that Florida roads and highways themselves are safe to travel. Unfortunately, in South Florida, this isn’t always the case.
Defective road accidents can be caused by poor design, a lack of maintenance, confusing signage, disruptive construction site setups, and more. Whatever the cause, defective road accidents share one thing in common: their consequences can be serious injury, costly repairs, and staggering medical bills.
If you or a loved one has been injured or killed in an accident caused by a roadway defect, please get in touch with The Injury Law Firm of South Florida. Our experienced, compassionate injury lawyers have helped Florida drivers and their families who have been involved with all kinds of accidents, including those caused by defective roadways.
Our attorneys can fight to ensure you receive the compensation you need to cover repairs, medical bills, and overall pain and suffering. With our help, you can bring dangerous road conditions to light and prevent similar accidents from harming other Florida drivers in the future.
Over the years working with Florida drivers, we have seen accidents caused by virtually every type of roadway defect imaginable. Some of the most common causes of road defect accidents in South Florida include:
Inadequate maintenance. Part of keeping roads safe is constant, diligent maintenance. The Florida Department of Transportation has a responsibility to fix structural damage in roads, remove hazards, and replace missing signs. When roads are neglected, the government may be held legally accountable for any resulting accidents.
Common examples of problems that arise from inadequate roadway maintenance include:
Construction zones can confuse drivers if there is inadequate signage, insufficient or misplaced barrels or cones, or poor lighting. When a construction company is negligent in their setup of a work zone, it puts the safety of both drivers and workers at risk.
Inadequate pedestrian and cyclist accommodations. Florida is notoriously dangerous for pedestrians, with one of the highest rates of pedestrian deaths in the country. Florida is also a leader when it comes to cycling fatalities, with hundreds of cyclists killed every year.
Pedestrian and cyclist fatalities may be caused by negligent driving, but they also occur when roadways lack proper crosswalks, bike lanes, and pedestrian islands.
In Florida, you may be able to pursue a lawsuit against a government agency if you have suffered an injury due to a defective road. However, it is critical to take action immediately, as there is a statute of limitations for how long you have to file a claim. Similarly, because government claims tend to be especially complicated, working with an experience road defect accident lawyer is essential.
obtain the compensation they are due after suffering a defective car accident.
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One of our top attorneys will get in touch as soon as possible to start working on your case. Our talented legal team will do everything in its power to get you the compensation you need for medical bills, lost wages, and more, while working to make the roads safer for our fellow Floridians.