When a roadway defect causes an accident or injuries, your lawsuit is usually against the government entity responsible for design, construction, and maintenance of the road. Claims against government entities pose unique challenges and require the expertise of an experienced accident attorney. Depending on the circumstances in your case there may be other potential defendants, including a third party contracted to do road work. If you have been injured in a defective roadway accident, you have a very short amount of time to take legal action. Please, contact us right away.
Common Defects Leading to Accidents and Injuries
Some examples of roadway defects which can cause accidents or cause injuries to be worse in the event of an accident include:
- Malfunctioning traffic signal
- Defective streetlight
- Potholes
- Debris and obstacles which are not removed in a timely fashion
- Lack of warning signs
- Dangerous design
- Missing or damaged guardrail
- Lack of breakaway device on pole
- Intersection which is known to be dangerous and is not revised
- Missing or obscured stop sign
- Soft should
- Uneven lanes which are not marked
- Missing or inaccurate height and weight limit signs
If you have been injured in a South Carolina accident, and believe that a roadway defect contributed to your accident or you injuries, our Spartanburg accident attorney can help you collect full and fair compensation. Please, call the Dan Pruitt Injury Law Firm today at (864) 280-7660 or contact us online so we can schedule your free initial consultation. If you choose to move forward and we agree to handle your case, we will represent you on a contingency fee basis, meaning we only get paid if you get paid.
