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Municipal Negligence

City and township governments have the responsibility of providing many different services to their residents. Local governments take tax funds and apply them to areas in need, such as public education, libraries and parks. However, another important use of tax funds is the construction and maintenance of roadways.

Municipalities are responsible for maintaining roads and repairing defects in a timely fashion. If allowed to remain, road defects can cause damage to both you and your vehicle. Unfortunately, some municipalities choose to ignore these problems. If you or someone you love has been a victim of municipal negligence, you should contact an experienced Wausau car accident attorney from Habush Habush & Rottier S.C. ®, today at 800-242-2874 to discuss your legal rights and options.

Types of Road Defects

Due to faulty construction or the natural wear-and-tear of traffic, roads can gradually break down and erode. This can lead to several different physical road defects. Additionally, if roads do not have the proper signage and guardrails, this can also lead to dangerous driving conditions. Examples of road defects include:

  • Potholes
  • Steep shoulder drop-offs
  • Uneven pavement
  • Lack of guardrails
  • Missing signs

Dangers of Unsafe Roads

Although things like potholes may only seen like a minor annoyance, they can actually lead to long-term problems with your car, such as tire damage, suspension issues, and misalignment. Additionally, issues such as shoulder drop-offs can lead to rollover accidents should you try to pull over. Unfortunately, rollover accidents are often deadly.

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When you pay your taxes, you are paying for safe, well-maintained roads. However, if a municipality chooses avoid fixing road defects, potentially fatal car accidents and serious vehicle damage may result. If you have been in a car accident as a result of municipal negligence, you should not hesitate to fight back. Contact a Wausau car accident lawyer from Habush Habush & Rottier S.C. ®, at 800-242-2874 today to discuss your case.

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