Construction zones along highways and roads are not always well-marked or handled effectively by contractors working on road construction projects. A failure to properly mark uneven pavement, lack of a road shoulder, or the need to decrease one's speed are negligent when they play a role in causing traffic accidents.
At the Leifer Law Firm, we investigate accidents in construction zones in order to hold construction companies financially liable for the injuries and fatalities they cause. As your attorney, Corey Leifer works closely with accident investigators and safety consultants in photographing the scene of an accident, collective eyewitness testimony, and analyzing what a contractor did or failed to do.
To schedule a free consultation and learn how we can help you, contact construction zone accident attorney Corey Leifer today.
Causes of Construction Zone Accidents
Our personal injury law office represents people who have been injured in a construction zone accident due to the following:
- Poorly marked sharp turns
- Uneven road shoulder
- Grooved pavement
- Absence of work crews controlling flow of traffic
- Debris in the road
- Machinery suddenly entering roadway
- Improperly posted construction zone speeds
Foreseeability, Negligence, and Liability
In personal injury cases, someone can be held financially responsible for injuries even if they complied with safety standards and did not intentionally act in a reckless manner. If there were foreseeable dangers that a person or party failed to minimize or remove, they can be held liable for injuries that occur as a result of these dangers or hazards. Here, the question is whether or not a proper duty of care was exercised by a person or party. In construction zone accidents, a failure to foresee a danger that a reasonable person would be expected to see is grounds for a civil suit.
For instance, failing to move idle resurfacing equipment far enough away from the roadside involves a foreseeable danger should a driver run off the road: even if the driver was driving too fast, had the equipment been moved away from the road it would be less likely to have been hit. Here, the issue is whether or not the construction company acted negligently in leaving their equipment too close to the side of the construction zone.
Contact Construction Zone Accident Attorney Corey Leifer
Lawyers working for a construction company will likely try and blame you for the accident and any injuries you suffered. Construction workers present at the time may be pressured by their employer to "remember what happened" in a way that favors the company. That's why it's important to hire an attorney who can investigate what happened and protect your interests. To schedule a free consultation and discuss your case, contact construction zone accident attorney Corey Leifer today.
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