When Illinois Road Hazards Lead to Auto Accidents
Almost all motor vehicle accidents are a result of someone’s negligence. In most cases, it is the negligence of one of the drivers involved. However, that is not always the case. The state of Illinois is notorious for its poorly maintained and dangerous roadways. The hazards found on these roads put those occupying the road at risk of being involved in a collision, including drivers, passengers, and workers. If you or someone you love has sustained injuries due to an accident caused by road hazards, you may be interested in filing a personal injury claim and holding the appropriate parties responsible.
What Kind of Hazards Can Lead to Dangerous Road Conditions?
Vehicle accidents due to road conditions often result from common issues, some of which include:
- Construction equipment or materials
- Potholes
- Uneven roadways
- Fallen trees or branches
- Cargo or debris that fell off a vehicle
- Broken traffic lights
- Poor road design
Streets in disrepair may feature hazards such as uneven lanes and narrow shoulders. Hazards of this nature can lead to drivers losing control of their vehicle and causing an accident, putting themselves and others sharing the road at risk of injury or even death.
Who Is Responsible for Accidents Resulting From Road Hazards?
When road hazards play a role in a collision, it is possible for injured victims to seek compensation. Determining who is liable for this type of accident is often difficult to determine.
Several parties may be responsible for the road hazards causing an accident. Government entities may have failed to properly maintain safe roadways. It is also possible that construction caused poor road conditions. In this case, it may be possible to prove the construction company’s negligence caused the accident. Additionally, the entity that hired the construction company may also be found liable. Other drivers, who swerve to avoid hazards may end up causing accidents as well.
Contact an Aurora, IL Car Accident Attorney
Considering the numerous parties that may be involved and the difficulty associated with pursuing a lawsuit against government entities, victims injured in car accidents caused by road hazards should seek legal guidance right away. It may seem difficult to prove liability in a crash of this sort, but an experienced Kane County car accident attorney can help you collect essential evidence and fight for the compensation you deserve. Contact Kinnally Flaherty Krentz Loran Hodge & Masur P.C. today to schedule a free consultation and start discussing your available compensation options by calling 630-907-0909.
Sources:
https://idot.illinois.gov/travel-information/report-a-problem/claims/index
https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs4.asp?DocName=062500050HCh%2E+11+Art%2E+X&ActID=1815&ChapterID=49&SeqStart=123600000&SeqEnd=125200000
