As millions of cars drive on public roadways day after day, roads eventually fall into disrepair and need maintenance. While this maintenance is essential to keep roads in good condition and prevent future accidents, work zones themselves pose an additional hazard to motorists. If a construction company fails to use proper precautions to keep work zones safe for drivers, serious accidents can occur.
If you or a loved one has been injured due to the negligence of a road construction company, contact the Fort Lauderdale car accident attorneys at the offices of Salpeter Gitkin, LLP, by calling 954-467-8622.
Construction Negligence
According to representatives from the Federal Highway Administration, each year more than 1,000 people die in crashes in roadway work zones. 80 percent of these fatalities are drivers and passengers, while 20 percent are road workers. Accidents can be caused by the negligent actions of construction workers and companies, including:
- Failure to post warning signs
- Road debris
- Missing or inadequate barriers or lane markers
- Improperly-handled hazardous equipment
While drivers should do their part to drive carefully in work zones, if construction workers and companies do not take the proper precautions to make work zones safe for drivers, serious accidents can occur.
Contact Us
If you or someone you know has been injured in a construction zone car accident, the Fort Lauderdale construction negligence attorneys at Salpeter Gitkin, LLP, may be able to help. Contact our offices by calling 954-467-8622 for more information.
