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Introduction Mistakes in road construction signs can lead to major injuries to motorists. Those injuries often lead to lawsuits against construction companies and can result in significant liability for injuries. In the follow, we will identify some common mistakes that lead to injuries and discuss what a lawsuit for injuries caused by mistakes in road construction might look like. The Mistakes The number of possible mistakes that can be made in road construction is infinite, but below are a few of the most common examples: 1. Improper Use of Signs Motorists should be given ample warning of road construction. Federal and state regulations specify the types of construction signs that should be used, the locations where signs should be placed, and the number of signs that should be used. Failures by construction companies (or municipalities) to use the proper warning signs can lead to insufficient warning to motorists, which can in turn lead to injuries to either motorists, construction workers, or both. 2. Leaving the pavement in a dangerous condition Active road construction can often leave pavements in terrible conditions, at least temporarily. But unmarked uneven pavement can be hazardous to motorists, particularly to motorcyclists. Standards vary by state, but as an example, regulations might require any ridge of two inches or more to be well marked, with appropriate signs to give warning of the need for caution and reduced speed. 3. Poorly completed Conditions Even when construction has long since been completed, car accidents caused by poor road conditions can still lead to claims against the "owner" of the road. These claims are often based on inadequate maintenance, rather than negligent construction. 4. Personal Injury Cases caused by poor Road Construction It is critical for the injured person to prove that the negligence actually caused the harm. Imagine a motorist proves that a construction company created a sharp curve on a freeway and warned motorists to slow down to 45 miles per hour. The motorist then proves that the maximum speed that a motorist could safely negotiate the curve was 35 miles per hour. The motorist has successfully proven that the construction company was negligent. It should have either made the curve easier to navigate or warned motorists to travel at a slower speed. However, imagine that the construction company proves that the motorist ignored the warning signs and attempted to negotiate the curve at 60 miles per hour. The construction company could credibly argue that its negligence did not actually cause any harm to the motorist. If the motorist ignored signs to slow to 45 miles per hour, wouldn’t the same motorist have ignored signs to slow to 35 miles per hour? The point is that an injured person does not automatically win a lawsuit by proving that a construction company acted negligently. Conclusion In many cases, a state or local government will play some sort of role in a road construction project and placement of construction signs. If there is the potential for holding the government liable for injuries stemming from negligent road construction, you'll need to follow a special set of rules in seeking compensation. Get all kind of road sign for sale at TrafficSignPro website. At our store, people can name different streets as many kind of street sign for sale are also available.
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