My Car Accident Was Caused by a Road Defect. Can I Make a Claim?

State and federal governments are charged with keeping our nation’s roadways safe for drivers. If you were injured, or a loved one was killed, in a car accident due to a defective road surface, then you may be able to sue for damages. In cases such as this, the law varies from state to state, just as each individual car accident case varies. The Oklahoma auto accident attorneys at Stipe Injury Law can give you a better idea of what damages you may be entitled to after hearing the details of your accident.

In cases where a defect in the road surface is to blame, it is imperative that evidence from the scene of the accident is gathered as soon as possible. If you wait too long to contact a lawyer, the road can be repaired, and it will be virtually impossible to prove there was a defect on the road’s surface the day of your accident.

Roadways can develop defects over time due to lack of proper maintenance, weather, or incomplete construction. Sometimes, fixing roads will be put off by jurisdictions due to lack of money, but this can cost lives. Some of the most common road defects include:

· Potholes

· Uneven payment

· Low shoulders

· Lack of signs

· No guardrails

· Construction site negligence (abandoned equipment, incomplete work)

If you live in Oklahoma and have been injured in a car accident due to a defective road surface, please contact Stipe Injury Law’s auto accident attorneys today to schedule a confidential, no-cost consultation.