Northern California Hazardous Road Accident Attorneys
Northern California Hazardous Roadway Accidents
When a car accident, pedestrian accident, or motorcycle accident is caused by a hazard or defect in a roadway, injured victims may be entitled to compensation from the agency responsible for designing or maintaining the roadway. If an accident is partially caused by another driver, and partially caused by a roadway hazard (for example, a pothole), the victim may bring a claim against both the other driver and the agency responsible for maintaining the roadway. When counties, cities, transit districts and other agencies fail to design or maintain roads, streets, highways and freeways, they may be held accountable for resulting injuries or deaths in preventable accidents.
Examples of Roadway Hazards and Defects
Despite the best intentions and efforts of road designers, engineers and highway planners to keep California roadways safe, California still has dangerous roads. Any condition that is a possible danger to a driver, bicyclist or pedestrian is a potential hazard that could cause an accident. Examples of roadway hazards include:
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If you have been injured in an accident and you suspect a poorly designed road, street, or freeway, or the negligent maintenance of a roadway or highway caused an accident, contact the Northern California traffic accident attorneys at Estey Bomberger to discuss your case.
Litigation Involving Roadway Defects and Hazards
Because road design and road defect claims are complex cases, it is important to hire an attorney who is experienced and had a proven track record in road design cases. Many attorneys are hesitant to handle these claims because they are expensive to pursue, and may require experts and accident reconstructionists who can establish that a condition in a roadway actually caused an accident.
The attorneys at Estey Bomberger have successfully litigated a number of seven-figure hazardous roadway injury claims, and are skilled in the unique legal issues of these cases. We have the financial resources to invest in hazardous roadway cases to see that our clients receive the maximum compensation they deserve. Our Northern California personal injury attorneys have successfully handled hazardous roadway accident claims involving serious personal injury or wrongful death to drivers and passengers, motorcyclists, bicyclists and pedestrians. We've won hazardous roadway cases against the California Department of Transportation (CalTrans) and other cities and counties throughout California.
Understanding Statutory Time Limits
In any accident where a city, county or state government agency is potentially liable, you must file a "Tort Claim" within 180 days (six months) of the date of the accident. Because of the strict time limits surrounding hazardous roadway cases, it is imperative to contact a lawyer as soon as possible. Once the six-month period passes, you will lose your rights to bring damages for your injuries or a family member's death. It is never too soon after an accident to contact an attorney. Contact Estey Bomberger today to schedule a free consultation with one of our northern California hazardous roadway accident lawyers.