Highway work zone accidents pose significant risks to both motorists and workers. Each year, approximately 35,000 people in the U.S. are injured in highway construction-related car accidents. These work zones present hazards beyond the potential for vehicle crashes, often involving heavy machinery that adds further danger to the environment.
Since 2009, 51 NYC Department of Transportation employees have been injured in work zone incidents, and tragically, five have lost their lives in work zone-related events over the past 21 years. When an accident occurs in a work zone due to a motorist’s actions, the motorist is typically held responsible. However, if additional damage results from an improperly managed work zone, further liability may be assigned.
The government is required to make sure that all roadways are safe for motorists of all kinds. This includes paving roads, clearing up debris from accidents, fixing important signage that may have been damaged, clearing foliage blocking views of the road, etc.
Hazardous roadways are a common cause of car accidents, which are factors that can be easily prevented with proper roadway care. When an accident of any kind occurs, it is important to note the conditions of the road to see if there were any outside factors contributing to the incident.
In either of these cases, contact the attorneys at Pulvers, Pulvers & Thompson to make sure you receive proper compensation.
Whatever the cause, you need an attorney to properly represent you and your needs. Our New York highway work zone accident attorneys have secured millions in compensation for hazardous roadway injury victims throughout New York.