While driver errors such as speeding, distracted driving and drunk driving are among the leading causes of automobile accidents in Florida, dangerous road conditions are also a significant contributor.
Dangerous road conditions may be the result of natural events, such as tropical rains and flooding, that make driving unsafe. Dangerous conditions can also arise from the poor physical condition of a road and its surroundings.
Various government agencies are responsible for maintaining roads and ensuring they are safe for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians, including providing proper signage, lighting, pavement markings, signals and traffic control devices. The government has a duty to design, build and maintain safe roads.
If an accident occurs because of a hazardous road condition, the government agency responsible for maintaining the road may be liable.
Here are just a few of the unsafe road conditions that can lead to a car crash:
Cracks and potholes that can cause a driver to lose control of the vehicle;
Signs that have fallen or can’t be seen because of overgrown foliage;
Faded paint markings that are invisible from the driver’s seat;
Inadequate guardrails on curves and overpasses;
Lack of rumble strips on freeways;
Poor traffic control in construction zones;
Placing construction materials and utility poles in a way that obstructs a driver’s vision.
Dealing with government agencies can be complicated, particularly since a variety of federal, state, county and city departments may be involved.
A driver who has been involved in a car accident may not know what caused the crash. Sometimes it takes a trained investigator to determine that a hazardous road condition was the cause. The experienced professionals at The Law Firm of Pajcic & Pajcic can help you determine the cause of your car accident.
According to the American Bar Association, in a case against a public entity, the injured party must prove five elements:
The public entity owned or controlled the road(s) involved in the accident;
The road involved was in a dangerous condition at the time of the accident;
The dangerous condition caused the accident;
The accident occurred in a way that the public entity could reasonably anticipate would result from the dangerous condition; and
The dangerous condition resulted either from the public entity’s carelessness or from the public entity’s failure to take reasonably prompt remedial action in response to receiving notice of the dangerous condition.
If the government is at fault for an accident causing your injury, we can help you establish liability and collect the damages you need to recover. Since 1974 The Law Firm of Pajcic & Pajcic has obtained substantial verdicts and settlements on behalf of people injured in vehicle accidents. We have the skills and experience to help you.
While driver errors such as speeding, distracted driving and drunk driving are among the leading causes of automobile accidents in Florida, dangerous road conditions are also a significant contributor.
Dangerous road conditions may be the result of natural events, such as tropical rains and flooding, that make driving unsafe. Dangerous conditions can also arise from the poor physical condition of a road and its surroundings.
Various government agencies are responsible for maintaining roads and ensuring they are safe for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians, including providing proper signage, lighting, pavement markings, signals and traffic control devices. The government has a duty to design, build and maintain safe roads.
If an accident occurs because of a hazardous road condition, the government agency responsible for maintaining the road may be liable.
Here are just a few of the unsafe road conditions that can lead to a car crash:
Dealing with government agencies can be complicated, particularly since a variety of federal, state, county and city departments may be involved.
A driver who has been involved in a car accident may not know what caused the crash. Sometimes it takes a trained investigator to determine that a hazardous road condition was the cause. The experienced professionals at The Law Firm of Pajcic & Pajcic can help you determine the cause of your car accident.
According to the American Bar Association, in a case against a public entity, the injured party must prove five elements:
If the government is at fault for an accident causing your injury, we can help you establish liability and collect the damages you need to recover. Since 1974 The Law Firm of Pajcic & Pajcic has obtained substantial verdicts and settlements on behalf of people injured in vehicle accidents. We have the skills and experience to help you.
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