Accidents are sometimes caused by factors unrelated to driver behavior. It may be a vehicle malfunction, faulty mechanical repairs, or poorly maintained roads. In any of these situations a third party may be liable for damages. For example, if an accident was caused by deficient roadway maintenance, the municipality responsible for the road\u2019s maintenance may be liable for the injuries caused in the accident.
\nInadequate roadway maintenance may include:<\/p>\n
\u2022Malfunctioning traffic light
\n\u2022Improper road design
\n\u2022Poor road maintenance
\n\u2022Poor visibility of sign, such as a stop sign obstructed by an overgrown tree or covered in graffiti
\n\u2022Inadequate or insufficient notification of impending conditions such as construction zones
\n\u2022Missing signage
\n\u2022Poor lighting
\n\u2022Potholes<\/p>\n
Defective roadway accident lawsuits involve government entities are subject to different procedures and multiple parties may be at fault. The issue in these cases is whether the government failed to fulfill its obligations of making sure a dangerous road is somewhat forgiving of driver error. (more…)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Accidents are sometimes caused by factors unrelated to driver behavior. It may be a vehicle malfunction, faulty mechanical repairs, or poorly maintained roads. In any of these situations a third party may be liable for damages. For example, if an…<\/span><\/p>\n