When the agencies or companies responsible for
road construction fail to take proper precautions, a construction zone can become a car accident waiting to happen.
Not exact matches
While palliative works were ongoing at the
failed spots in the Redemption Camp area of the
road, major
construction work was being done at the Arepo area.
Although the recent accident may have had no connection to the design or
construction of the intersection where it occurred, in certain circumstances, state or local governments can be held accountable for designing and constructing a dangerous roadway or
failing to correct a dangerous
road condition.
Striking a barricade, barrel or other obstacles on the roadway can lead to overcorrection accidents, and drivers (especially truck drivers) frequently cause accidents due to
failing to control their speed as they approach traffic slowed or stopped due to
road construction.
When
road construction crews
fail to properly secure
construction sites, accidents can easily result.
When
construction crews
fail to secure their site properly, it can create several hazards that are especially dangerous to motorcyclists, such as
road debris and uneven lanes.
Potentially - liable parties could include the manufacturer of your car or the 18 - wheeler (due to a product defect),
road construction companies for
failing to provide appropriate notice of
road defects or
road hazards, fleet maintenance companies for
failing to maintain the vehicle, as well as various other related entities.