Tennessee Highway and Road Defects
Car accidents happen so frequently we tend to assume reckless driving or speeding is to blame. However, many dangerous collisions are caused by roadway defects that create hazardous conditions for even the most rule-abiding driver. When a serious injury results from such an accident, victims and their families don’t always know how and against whom to pursue legal action.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident, contact the Morristown, Tennessee, truck accident lawyers today. Call Terry, Terry & Stapleton at 877-489-5411 or use our online contact form to arrange a free consultation. We represent clients throughout Tennessee, including Rogersville, Newport, Morristown, Knoxville, Kingsport, Johnson City, Jefferson City and Greeneville.
Our firm has almost five decades of experience successfully representing accident victims in Tennessee. Our proximity to Interstates I-81, I-40, I-26, I-75 and Highways 11-E and 25-E centers Terry, Terry & Stapleton at or near some of the major thoroughfares where many roadway defects-related accidents occur.
Defects In Major Highways, State Roads
Roadway defects can occur in both major highways and lesser traveled roads. Some problems are present from the very beginning when roads are poorly designed or constructed. Wrongly placed guard rails, gradient errors, or inadequate shoulders can all create problems right away.
Other problems may not present themselves until bad weather combines with a lack of visible signage or sudden turn to create a dangerous situation. While rain and sleet are certainly no one’s “fault,” roads must be designed with the potential weather hazards in mind; roadways prone to flooding should have warning signs, and sharp turns should indicate the need for a slower speed during slick conditions.
Some of the most common road defects that lead to serious accidents and injuries include:
- Shoulder drop-offs;
- Water pooling;
- Potholes;
- Uneven pavement;
- Lack of proper signage;
- Lack of guardrails;
- Objects on roadway.
Regardless of what type of road defect caused your accident, if you or a loved one has been seriously injured because of a defective road condition, you do have legal rights to bring a claim against the responsible party. Depending upon the type of defect involved, your claim may be against the construction company that built the road or the municipality responsible for the road maintenance. A successful case will clearly establish who was responsible for the hazardous condition and how that defect directly contributed to your accident and subsequent injury. Proving blame isn’t always easy in a car accident case, but roadway defect claims require detailed research and meticulous preparation, particularly when one or more parties may share the blame for your accident.
Contact Our Car Accident Lawyers Today
At Terry, Terry & Stapleton, we have worked hard to develop a reputation for success. If you have been injured in a car accident caused by a roadway defect, we will perform a thorough investigation of your case that can serve as a foundation for your claim. We understand that you likely face expensive medical bills, and we know why you need financial compensation. With our team of car accident attorneys on your side, you can rest assured that you are represented by talented, dedicated professionals.
Don’t delay. Contact our Tennessee car accident lawyers today. Call Terry, Terry & Stapleton at 877-489-5411 or use our online contact form to arrange a free consultation.
