Philadelphia Class Action Attorneys
While driver negligence is often to blame in motor vehicle accidents, poorly
designed roadways can also play a role. A surprising number of motor vehicle
accidents are caused by hazardous road conditions or poorly designed freeways
and bridges. Yet this is not always reflected in accident statistics.
The true cause of a motor vehicle crash may not always be apparent to investigating
officers, especially when the crash was caused by a defect in the road,
the design of the road, or the maintenance of that road. It often takes
a detailed investigation led by forensic experts, engineers, and specialists
to find the true causes of the crash-especially when defective highway
design is to blame.
Golomb & Honik, P.C. has successfully recovered
millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements for accident victims and their families in challenging cases related to
negligent road design. If you were injured or a loved one was killed in
a motor vehicle accident and you believe defective highway design, poor
construction or negligent road maintenance was a contributing factor;
we may be able to help you pursue financial compensation. Call us at (215)
278-4449 or submit a
free case evaluation form to get started.
Defective Highway Design Accidents
Poorly designed, faultily constructed, or negligently maintained roads
can lead to:
Unsafe conditions that are often a focus of defective highway design lawsuits include:
- Pooling water
- Improper lane marking
- No shoulder
- Defective traffic lights
- Excessive ice accumulation
- Poor visibility
- Dangerous intersections
- Excessive drop-offs
- Hazardous curves
- Treacherous inclines or declines
- Inadequate signage
- Improperly placed barriers
- Dangerous exit ramps
- Lack of guard rails
- Lack of median barrier
- Improperly designated or designed construction zones
- Failure to maintain roadway
- Failure to comply with state and federal regulations
- Potholes & other unsafe pavement conditions
- Unsafe bridges or overpasses
- Unsafe railroad crossings
If you suspect faulty road design or construction played a role in your
motor vehicle accident, it is critical to contact the Pennsylvania and
New Jersey defective highway design attorneys at Golomb & Honik, P.C.
as soon as possible.
Why You Need an Attorney for Your Case
Because defective highway design lawsuits may involve city, county, and
state governmental agencies as well as engineering firms and construction
contractors, these claims are more complex than conventional traffic accident
cases. As such, they require a law firm with the skills and resources
needed to properly investigate these accident claims and hold the appropriate
government entity responsible for their negligence.
Our defective highway design lawyers are well versed in the strict regulations
that govern road design and construction. We have the knowledge and resources
to research a potential pattern of accidents in a given location, and
work with accident reconstruction specialists, road design engineers,
and other forensic experts necessary to support your case.
Through precise investigations and aggressive litigation, our attorneys
are able to achieve the maximum compensation for our clients and their
families. By exposing dangerous and defective highway designs and holding
government entities accountable, we are also able to protect future accidents
from occurring. This has led to safety improvements on city intersections,
rural roads, and highways throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Philadelphia Defective Highway Design Lawyers
If you suffered personal injury or a family member was killed in a traffic
accident that may have been caused by defective highway design, please
contact Golomb & Honik, P.C. for your free case evaluation. To learn
more about your legal options or to schedule a free consultation call
our Philadelphia class action lawyers at (215) 278-4449. You can also
complete a free, confidential
contact form.