Construction Zone Hazards

At any given time, most area has roads that are under construction for routine maintenance, expansion, or other improvement. Road construction frequently causes a number of obstructions for drivers, such as lane closures, merges, detours, reduced speed limits, and traffic delays. Sometimes more serious hazards result when workers do not properly mark construction zones or do not keep an appropriate distance from moving traffic. A hazard that interferes with traffic could cause a serious accident.

Marking a Hazard

For road construction to be carried out safely, there are certain protocols and procedures that crews must follow. First and foremost, construction zones must be clearly marked. Workers should post warning signs at least several hundred feet in advance to give drivers time to change lanes and slow down. The actual site of construction, including any surrounding equipment, materials, and road hazards, should be barricaded from the flow of traffic. When a construction crew does not adequately warn drivers of a construction zone and other potential hazards, a motorist may not notice the upcoming obstruction and could crash into them as a result.

Accident Liability

Construction workers have a duty to redirect traffic and keep drivers reasonably safe from construction related accidents. When they fail to warn drivers however, they increase the risk of a collision. If you have been involved in an accident because of a poorly marked construction zone hazard, consider contacting a personal injury lawyer immediately. The construction crew or company may be legally responsible for the accident and you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and damages.

Contact Us

To learn more about construction zone hazards and accident liability, contact the experienced Wausau car accident attorneys of Habush Habush & Rottier S.C. ® today at 800-242-2874.