Road Design Defects
Last modified: April 5, 2010York, Pennsylvania, Defective Bridge and Road Attorney
State entities, county governments, contractors, and engineering firms can be held financially accountable for injuries and fatalities caused by defectively-designed or poorly-maintained roads and bridges. In many cases, a history of car accidents is associated with a stretch of highway or an intersection, indicating the presence of dangers intrinsic to the layout or construction of the road itself. At the Stambaugh Law Firm, we expose road design defects and dangerous bridges that lead to serious injury accidents. Our attorney consults design engineers, accident investigators, and other experts in uncovering design defects or poorly maintained roads that contribute or cause an accident.
If you have been seriously injured in an accident or have lost a family member due to an car or truck accident caused by defective or dangerous road design, contact personal injury lawyer Stambaugh Law Firm today to schedule a free consultation to discuss your case.
Defective Roads, Bridge Defects, and Dangerous Highways
The Stambaugh Law Firm represents people injured in accidents involving:
- Improperly graded curves
- Lack of adequate water drainage on roads or highways
- Obscured signs due to foliage and trees
- Unmarked dips in the road
- Unmarked blind entries onto road
- Intersections that should have stop lights instead of stop signs or yield signs
- Old bridges with weakened struts or rivets
- Uneven pavement
- Lack of an adequate road shoulder
Determining the Cost of an Injury
Traffic accidents involving cars, trucks, and motorcycles often involve serious head trauma, spinal cord injuries, amputations, or even fatalities. In order to ensure the full financial impact of our client’s injuries are taken into account, we work closely with medical economists and life care planners. As your attorney, Mr. Stambaugh takes into account costs associated with emergency room care, surgery, physical therapy, medical equipment, in-home nursing care, and lost wages.
Protect Your Interests – Hire an Experienced Personal Injury Attorney
Pennsylvania DOT, municipalities, and county governments conduct their own investigation into road accidents and traffic fatalities. They have a vested interest in underscoring factors that might relieve them of any liability in causing an accident due to defective road design or dangerous road conditions. As such, it’s essential to work with an attorney who understands what experts to work with and how to investigate dangerous road design accidents. At the Stambaugh Law Firm, we have the experience, resources, and knowledge needed to establish a balance of power and fight for the compensation you deserve.
If you believe road conditions were a factor in your accident, you have only six months to file notice of your intent to bring a lawsuit. To schedule a free consultation and learn how we can help you, contact the Stambaugh Law Firm today.