Raleigh Work Zone Accident Attorney
Determined Work Zone Accident Lawyers Serving Raleigh, NC
Construction zones are necessary for improving and maintaining our roads, but they often pose serious hazards for drivers and workers alike. If you are involved in a Raleigh work zone accident due to another individual’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation. Contact Nagle & Associates, P.A. at (919) 433-0035 or online to schedule a free consultation today.
Why Choose Our Raleigh Work Zone Accident Lawyer?
- For over 20 years, our Raleigh personal injury lawyers have been advocating for accident victims and securing the millions of dollars in compensation they deserve.
- With our firm’s founder’s prior experience as an insurance company adjuster and defense attorney, we understand how to obtain the maximum amount of compensation in your case.
- We ensure injured individuals have access to exceptional legal representation by not requiring any upfront payments and offering one of the lowest contingency fees in the industry.
Why Work with a Work Zone Accident Lawyer?
After a work zone accident in Raleigh, an attorney will gather all of the evidence surrounding your incident and piece together what happened. By studying the police report, your car or the site damage, the accident scene, and witness statements, a lawyer will be able to determine which parties may be liable. Work zone accidents often result in severe injuries, and the last thing you need to do when you are recovering is spend hours sifting through documents or negotiating with an insurance company. Not only can a lawyer help alleviate this burden, but they will also prove liability and get you a more significant settlement that fairly compensates you for your losses.
Common Causes of Work Zone Accidents
A combination of narrow lanes, heavy equipment, construction workers, and fast-moving vehicles is a recipe for accidents. Specific hazards that commonly contribute to work zone accidents in Raleigh include:
- Speeding cars
- Distracted driving
- Sudden, unexpected detours
- Intoxicated drivers
- Failure to follow temporary traffic signs and patterns
- Uneven road surfaces
- Improper or dangerous merging
- Improperly marked or uneven lanes
- Debris or equipment left in the roadway
- Inadequate lighting
- Open manholes
- Poor road signage
- Bad blind-spots when operating large construction vehicles
- Workers doing repairs close to passing traffic
Work zone accidents often cause serious injuries or fatalities. In 2019 alone, 115,000 work zone crashes occurred in the U.S., according to the National Work Zone Safety Information Clearinghouse.
Who is Liable for a Work Zone Accident?
Unfortunately, there isn’t a simple answer to the question of who is liable for a work zone accident, as it will vary based on each case’s circumstances.
When the Construction Company May Be Liable
There are several situations where a construction company may be liable for a work zone accident. For example, if necessary, safety precautions were not taken when setting up the worksite or if the company’s construction equipment causes the accident. Companies and site managers have a duty to make a work zone reasonably safe for both employees and the public. Additionally, construction companies can typically be held vicariously liable for the negligence of their workers or subcontractors if they were responsible for the accident. Other examples of specific situations where a construction company may be liable for a work zone accident include:
- Failing to place traffic warning signs for motorists in designated areas
- Failing to clearly show which lanes are open for use, confusing motorists.
- Failing to provide clear and legible detour directions for motorists to avoid the construction site.
- Inadequate use of warning lights on construction vehicles and equipment that warn drivers of their presence at night.
- Excessively or improperly lighting a work zone, and therefore impacting a motorist’s vision.
- A construction worker striking a vehicle while they were on duty.
- Failing to maintain the construction site, creating dangerous roadway hazards.
When a Driver May Be Liable
There are many times when a driver’s negligent actions cause work zone accidents. For instance, this can occur when a motorist:
- Is distracted and crashes into construction equipment, work zone signs, or workers.
- Rear-ends another vehicle that slowed down or stopped due to the work zone.
In those scenarios, the negligent driver is at fault and is liable for injuries, property damage, and any other resulting losses.
Contact Our Raleigh Work Zone Accidents Attorney Today
Our experienced Raleigh work zone accident lawyers will work with you to pursue the compensation you and your family deserve. Reach us online or call (919) 433-0035 for a free consultation.