When accidents happen in work zones, investigators will look into factors that contributed to the crash, including poor signage and weather conditions. In most traffic accidents, the first step to getting compensation for your injury is to file an insurance claim and to protect yourself against insurers eager to settle the claim for the least amount possible. If you were injured riding a bicycle in a work zone, determining who is responsible for your injuries and damages can be difficult, since there may have been different factors that contributed to the accident. That’s why it’s important to speak to an attorney.