Coral Springs Poor Road Design
In Florida and Coral Springs, car accidents in some cases are caused not just by at-fault drivers, but also by road hazards and poor road design. When engineers and city planners fail to use sturdy materials or fail to use adequate signage or markings, accidents can result. Poor road design can cause accidents not just on roads, but also on bridges, overpasses, exit ramps, and other infrastructure.
The attorneys at Flaxman Law Group have seen many cases where potholes, uneven road surfaces, malfunctioning traffic lights, broken guardrails, or other design and maintenance issues have caused catastrophic accidents and injuries. The attorneys at our full service law firm believe that in these types of cases, injured parties deserve every protection available under the law and feel that liable parties should be held accountable. If you have been injured in a traffic collision in South Florida, let Flaxman Law Group offer legal advice and a case review at no charge and with no obligation. Simply contact our law firm for your free accident consultation.
Serious Traffic Accidents Lead to Serious Financial Problems for Injured PartiesTraffic accidents in Coral Springs and Florida can be catastrophic for your finances and you may face many costs after a traffic accident involving poor road design. For example, you may need to consider:
- Medical bills
- The cost of medical devices
- The cost of emergency room treatment and a hospital stay
- Surgical costs
- The cost of follow-up or ongoing treatment, including physiotherapy and physical therapy
- The cost of so-called elective treatment, such as skin grafts for burns and scarring or counseling to deal with the emotional trauma of the accident
- Property damage
- Vehicle replacement or repair costs
- Income loss and wage replacement costs
- Incidental costs
- The cost of medication
How will you pay for these costs? Medical coverage and car insurance may pay for some of these costs, but these costs may end up being far higher than you realize. If you've been injured, it is important to speak with a personal injury attorney in Cora Springs or your community to ensure that you are doing everything possible in order to protect your financial future.
The Challenges of Road Design CasesIf your injuries were caused by poor road design, they you may be facing powerful defendants in your legal claim, including local governments and large construction companies responsible for maintaining the roads. It can be intimidating to face these powerful defendants in court, especially knowing that they may be protected by special laws or by teams of attorneys.
Even if the liable parties in your situation are government entities or large companies, however, you may still have a good chance to build a strong case. A qualified personal injury attorney can take many steps to build a strong case for you, including:
- Securing expert witnesses and other professionals in testifying on your behalf
- Interviewing witnesses and medical experts about your injuries
- Finding other accidents that may have been caused by the same road design issue
- Working with engineers, accident reconstruction experts, and other experts to prove that road design played a role in your injuries
- Working with private investigators to find instances of liability on the part of government agencies
- Filing legal claims quickly and correctly so that you have the best chance of securing maximum compensation
If you would like more information about road design or the Florida laws that could affect your case, contact Flaxman Law Group. If you have been injured in a crash, contact us for a free accident consultation so that we can review your options and rights.