Please continue reading and reach out to a dedicated New York City personal injury lawyer from The Law Office of Richard M. Kenny to learn more about the potential dangers of driving through work zones and how our legal team can help if you’ve been hurt due to no fault of your own. Here are some of the questions you may have:
What are the most prominent dangers associated with driving through work zones?
There are several potential dangers that work zones pose to motorists driving through them. Just some of the most common hazards we see are as follows:
- Blind curves due to large machinery, debris, or stockpiled materials. These can prevent motorists from seeing what’s around the bend, which, in turn, can lead to some very serious accidents.
- Low visibility due to fog, dust, or sudden lighting changes inside tunnels. Any obstruction of a motorist’s view can spell danger.
- Unexpected road surface changes such as bumps, dips, and mud caused by ongoing construction.
- Inadequate signage and warnings that inform drivers of ongoing construction.
- Unfamiliar or narrow lane widths.
- Large vehicles and machines blocking the roadway or crossing paths with automobile traffic.
- Poorly-maintained or unmarked detours or exits.
- Loose gravel, dirt, or other debris on the road.
- Lack of adequate medians, barriers, or guard rails to protect drivers from any potential danger.
What should I do if I’m injured in a work zone?
If you’re injured due to unsafe work zone conditions, you should first call 911 for medical attention, and, from there, you should do what you can to document the incident. This can include taking pictures of any damage to your vehicle, as well as of your injuries, asking witnesses for their contact information, ensuring the police file an accident report, and keeping copies of all medical documentation pertaining to your injuries. Finally, you should retain the services of a competent personal injury lawyer who can help you gather and present all other information needed to satisfy the burden of proof in your personal injury claim.
If you have any further questions about the personal injury claims process, or if you’ve been hurt and need a lawyer to represent you, simply give us a call or contact us online. We are here to help you in any way we can.
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