Arizona Dangerous Roadways Truck Accident Attorneys
Attorney Representation in Phoenix, Arizona Since 1996
Dangerous Roadways and Truck Accidents
There are more than two million tractor-trailers on America's roads, and they log more than 432 billion miles every year. The drivers of smaller personal vehicles can't help but get a bit apprehensive when one of these big rigs is near because they know that these trucks outweigh their vehicles by tens of thousands of pounds. In the event of an accident involving one of these trucks, drivers and passengers in smaller vehicles are at a much higher risk for catastrophic and even fatal injuries. We hear a lot about trucking accidents caused by driver error and poor maintenance, but we seldom hear about Arizona trucking accidents where dangerous roadways are a contributing factor. If a dangerous roadway of some kind results in a truck driver losing control of his or her rig, the results can be deadly.
Heavy Trucks and Defective Roads Are a Deadly Combination
Driving is such a common part of our everyday lives that we seldom think about the design, composition and other factors that go into making a road surface that is safe on which to drive. Unless we see an especially large and dangerous pothole or have a close call with a road hazard, we pay much more attention to the vehicles and drivers around us than the street or highway under our wheels. This is a dangerous kind of complacency as a large percentage of our nation's transportation infrastructure is aging. We should constantly be on the lookout for dangerous road conditions that can lead to truck accidents, such as the following:
- Inadequate lighting
We rely on lighting to illuminate especially sharp curves, busy intersections, steep drop-offs and other potential hazards. Inadequate or malfunctioning lighting can result in very dangerous traveling conditions. - Inadequate construction zone signage
Signage warning drivers of potential hazards is an essential component of highway safety, and, if these signs are missing, or have not been placed at all, it greatly increases the chances of a serious trucking accident in Phoenix. - Design defects
Road designers have to pay attention to many aspects such as proper drainage, sharp curves, sight distances and many other considerations to make roadways as safe as possible. If road design is a contributing factor in a trucking accident, the designer can be held liable for damages. - Construction defects
Sometimes, road contractors will use cheaper materials or fail to build roads properly to make extra money on a project. When poor road construction leads to an accident, the contractor can and should be held liable for their negligence.
Contact the Arizona Truck Accident Attorneys at Breyer Law Offices
If you or a close family member is injured in a trucking accident caused by dangerous road conditions, you have a right to seek damages against the negligent parties. The Arizona trucking accident lawyers at Breyer Law Offices have the experience and resources to help you and your family receive the fair and just compensation you deserve. Schedule a free consultation by calling (602) 267-1280 today.
