Los Angeles Roadway Design Accident Attorneys
Santa Fe Bad Road Attorneys
Helping Those Injured on Bad Roads
As technology advances, so does road design. Engineers are able to utilize technology in order to see that traffic moves swiftly and that drivers are as safe on the roads as they possibly can be. However, many of our roads are still in disrepair and the resulting effect is a large number of accidents due to defects in the roadway design. If you believe your car or truck accident was due to a bad road or defective roadway, seek out the assistance and representation of an experienced personal injury attorney.
With over 70 years of combined experience, our lawyers at Moss ◊ Hovden handle cases where serious injuries have been sustained due to bad roads, dangerous roadways and defective roads. These cases take time and a dedicated attention to detail, as it may not be apparent that the accident resulted from the road or road conditions. Rodney Moss and Del Hovden can review your case and arrange an investigation into the cause of your car accident, truck accident, motorcycle accident or other vehicle accident.
Safe Roads for Drivers
It is an obligation for the state and municipality to provide safe roadways for drivers. These roads should provide no surprises, provide a controlled release of information along the road, offer adequate warning of road irregularities, and give consistent messages to road users. If this is not done, serious accidents can result.
What Constitutes Dangerous Roadway Design?
There are many types of situations that can result in the road design being blamed for an auto accident or truck accident. This can include:
- Failure for signs to provide notification of merging traffic
- Failure to indicate a minimal shoulder or shoulder drop-off
- Improper signage noting an upcoming construction zone
- Poorly marked or faded lane lines
- Improperly noted highway divisions
Potholes
One major problem that can cause serious damage to your vehicle and to you in an accident is the number of potholes on the road. With the crumbling infrastructure and inability to properly maintain all roads, potholes can become extremely large and damaging. If you have been injured in an accident that was the initial result of a pothole, we can assist you in holding the negligent party responsible, whether it was the state or municipality or construction company (that improperly filled a pothole).
Defective Roadway Design Case
We have handled many of these types of cases, including the specific example below. This is provided to give clients a better picture of what defective roadway design accident cases entail and results should not be expected.
- 34 year old motorcyclist was deceived by a defective road design constituting a “trap” which had been the site of a number of prior auto accidents, for which the county had received ample prior notice. He collided with an automobile at the intersection, which he did not see and sustained serious injuries. Result: seven figures.
- Family of four - mother, father, and two children-crossed street in front of school on "Back to School" night. Car struck 6 year old daughter, who was killed, and father, who was seriously injured. Our investigation determined that prior accidents had occurred at this intersection which constituted a defective road design and thus a dangerous condition of public property. Neighbors and school officials had asked on many occasions to have a signal installed to protect pedestrians. Wrongful death and personal injury lawsuit filed against county road department for dangerous public road condition. After we won an appeal against the county, the case settled one week before trial was scheduled to begin. Result: seven figures
If you believe your car accident was the result of defective roadway design, let us help you determine the proper course of action to take in seeking compensation for your losses. Trusted and experienced personal injury lawyers Rodney Moss and Del Hovden use their experience to help you get the compensation you deserve for your defective roadway design accident case. Contact us today at 562.321.9590 or at 877.766.6507 for a free initial consultation.