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Dangerous Roadway Accidents In New Jersey
Holding State, County and City Agencies Responsible for Dangerous Roadways
When two cars collide, most individuals feel that at least some degree of carelessness was involved on the part of a driver. Often, though, the cause of the car accident was a flaw in the roadway’s design. In many cases, police and insurance companies assume an accident is due to driver distraction or negligence before considering other possible factors, such as a dangerous roadway.
Our New Jersey dangerous roadway accident attorneys have provided legal assistance to victims or their families for nearly six decades after a motor vehicle accident caused by negligence, oversight, or recklessness. We can help you understand the legal options you have available.
Often, injury victims are unaware that they may have a claim against a negligent driver and a government agency. We can meet with you and discuss your potential personal injury case at no cost.
Common Causes
Several different types of dangerous roadways can cause a serious or even fatal car crash.
A few common examples include but are not limited to the following:
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- Intersections may be dangerously designed
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- Dangerous curves
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- Lack of guardrails
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- Little-to-no visibility
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- Poorly maintained roads
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- Improper signage
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- Signage blocking the view of a hazard
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- Roadway debris
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- Railroad crossing signs
Why Are These Accidents Happening?
Local governments are responsible for building and maintaining safe roads, highways, and bridges, while the federal government provides some of the funding. However, maintenance and renovation funding often come up short, so road repairs and maintenance are delayed.
Proving Liability in a Dangerous Roadway Accident
Proving liability in an accident believed to have been caused by a dangerous roadway can be difficult, but not impossible. After such an accident, an injured victim will need to prove that the roadway contributed significantly to the crash and that the state or city government that oversees the roadway knew of the dangerous conditions yet failed to repair the roadway. An attorney can help you learn more about what legal options are available to you.
An attorney can also investigate the history of the roadway to prove negligence and hold the appropriate governing body accountable for injuries and accident-related losses.
In addition to proving liability, it is usually necessary to prove that the agency controlled the roadway design, had proper notice of the dangerous condition, and failed to remedy the situation.
Don't Stand Alone Against Big Insurance Companies
Defective roadways often cause one-car crashes or rollovers, leaving you with head injuries, spinal cord injuries, or catastrophic injuries. Our experienced team investigates your accident and looks for evidence of defective roadways. If you are injured, our attorneys work to hold negligent state and local governmental bodies responsible. We work for compensation from insurance companies and the municipality, so you can recover from your injuries.
Dangerous roadway claim cases can be challenging to handle and resolve in court. Therefore, it is essential to have experienced and savvy legal representation that can help you gather and sort through the evidence of your case, if you don’t mind. If you have been injured in an accident resulting from a dangerous roadway in New Jersey, contact Aiello, Harris, Abate Law Group PC today, and we will be more than happy to answer your questions and address your concerns.
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Our New Jersey personal injury attorneys keep flexible office hours, are available for evening, weekend, hospital and home visits. We handle most dangerous roadway injury claims on a contingency-fee basis, so you do not pay us until we recover damages for you.
Call us today at (908) 561-5577 or contact us. Your initial consultation will take place over the phone, and you can schedule an appointment at one of our office locations across New Jersey.
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