Inadequate Road Design in Florida

Experienced Coral Gables Car Accident Attorney Helps You File A Claim

When a motorist loses control of their vehicle because of a poorly designed or maintained street or highway, the injured person may be able to seek compensation from the company or agency responsible for the design and upkeep of the road or street on which the accident occurred.

• When a road is designed, several factors are involved.
• adequate signage posted
• proper posted speed limits
• visible lane lines and other road markings
• functional traffic signals
• proper street lighting should be in place to ensure that motorists can see where they are driving
• potholes and other rough areas should be taken care of
• guard rails should be put in place

If you were injured in a crash due to a lack of one or more of these factors, contact an accident attorney from our firm right away to discuss your options and to find out if you may be able to file a personal injury claim.

Design Flaws and Road Defects

The design of a road requires nothing short of acute attention to detail and an intricate eye for design. Unfortunately, the many nuances that must be considered during the design phase of a road or highway are often overlooked in part or in full, thus creating defective flaws that leave drivers who travel along these roads at a significantly greater risk of being involved in an accident.

After a car collision of any degree, a critical component of the investigations that will be conducted should include an extensive look into the design of the road upon which the accident occurred. If defects are found in the road's design, or lapses are discovered in the road's maintenance, then legal action should be taken immediately.

At the Mesa Law Firm, our investigation into a car accident case will include assessment of the following:

• Defective roadway surface
• Inadequate sight distance
• Improper or faded road striping
• Hazardous intersection design
• Defective traffic control devices
• Uneven surface-to-shoulder ratio
• Inadequate shoulder area
• Ineffective drainage design
• Road sign obstructions
• Uneven roadway surface
• Improper curve / embankment
• Lack of proper warning signs

Involvement of even one of the aforementioned components can lead to a serious accident and even more serious injuries. Accordingly, liability for accidents that result from road defects and design flaws rests on the designers and maintenance crew of such roads. In some cases, the fault can even lie with a municipal or state government.

If you were injured in a motor vehicle accident of any nature, we urge you to speak with a personal injury lawyer from our firm. Whether or not you were aware of it at the time, a defective design flaw in the road's structure could be to blame for the accident that resulted. We can conduct the proper investigations into your case in order to determine if hazardous circumstances of this nature were at play at the time that your accident occurred.

Are you looking for qualified legal representation?

For qualified personal injury representation, contact Mesa Law Firm today. Our founding attorney, Joseph A. "Tony" Mesa, III, has been recognized by SuperLawyers® and Florida Trend's Florida Legal Elite™ and could provide you with the helpful advice and aggressive representation you need. You may deserve maximum compensation for your car accident injury and we are ready to help you seek it.

Call today for a free case evaluation to learn exactly how we could fight for you. A knowledgeable member of our team could help you after a car accident.