Accidents Caused by Dangerous Road Conditions Lawsuit Claims Lawyers
Federal, state and municipal governments have a responsibility to keep public roadways in good condition for motorists. When roads are allowed to deteriorate, they can become unsafe and may cause damage to your vehicle and even accidents. If you are involved in a vehicle accident caused by dangerous road conditions, you may be able to claim compensation for your losses with a dangerous road conditions accident lawsuit. Ligori & Ligori, Attorneys at Law, has dangerous road conditions lawsuit claims lawyers who can assist you.
Wear and tear on public roadways is a constant factor that causes them to break down over time. Some roads that handle immense amounts of traffic, especially large trucks, need maintenance on a more frequent schedule. The use and abuse from a constant flow of vehicles can cause:
- Potholes
- Loose gravel or other roadway material
- Shoulder collapses
- Clogged drainage channels and flooding
- Subsidence and road collapse
- Debris in the roadway
- Bridge failures
When such conditions contribute to an accident, serious injuries can occur. You may be eligible to pursue a personal injury lawsuit against the party responsible for maintaining the roadway in question. Contact Ligori & Ligori today to learn more about dangerous road conditions lawsuits and how we can help.
Who Has Responsibility When Damaged Roadways Cause an Accident?
An accident caused by a dangerous roadway is not a simple case like other personal injury lawsuits. If you are hit by another driver, that driver is at fault and can be the obvious target of a lawsuit. But roads are maintained by different government entities. In some cases, more than one entity shares responsibility for keeping the road safe and usable.
Ligori & Ligori dangerous road condition accident claims lawyers can help determine if federal, state, local or any combination of these entities are responsible for maintenance of the road on which your accident occurred. We can then help you pursue compensation against the at-fault party to cover your medical expenses, loss of wages and other losses.
Call or message us online today if you have been in a vehicle accident that was caused by dangerous road conditions in Florida. We know how to help, and we can!