State and private road construction crews are responsible for properly marking construction zones and keeping the lanes clear of debris and equipment that can cause accidents. Lanes must be wide enough to accommodate car and truck traffic, and warning signs and speed limits must be clear and prominent. Despite strict laws regulating construction zone setup, they are among the most dangerous places on our roadways.
Speak with a Pittsburgh car accident lawyer to find out if you can file a personal injury claim. You may have a legal claim for financial compensation if your construction zone car accident was the result of:
Improper or insufficient speed limit signs or other traffic signage
Narrow lanes
The driver tried to pass illegally in a marked zone
Construction debris or equipment left in the road or on the shoulder
Unsafe, uneven pavement that was not marked properly
Unsafe or improper merge lanes
Road shoulder unfit for traffic or emergency stopping