Government Liability in Accidents Involving Dangerous Roadways
There are many factors that can lead to an injury auto crash. In addition to negligent and reckless driving, very often, accidents can be caused as a result of poorly maintained or badly designed roadways. When an accident occurs or injuries are caused by dangerous roadways, the liability for that accident falls on the governmental entity that is responsible for maintaining that roadway. Most states have statutes of limitations for personal injury or wrongful death claims filed against governmental agencies, which is why it is important to get an experienced New York personal injury attorney on your side as soon as possible.
Common examples of dangerous roadways include:
- excessive potholes;
- poorly designed intersections;
- poor visibility; and
- lack of proper signage, signals or crosswalks.
In such cases, the injured victims are required to prove that the dangerous condition existed on the public roadway, that their injuries were directly caused by that dangerous condition and that the governmental agency had adequate notice of the problem and could have fixed it at a reasonable time period and reasonable cost.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a New York auto or pedestrian accident involving a dangerous roadway condition, please contact the experienced NY auto accident lawyers at Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro LLP for a free, comprehensive and confidential consultation. Our skilled attorneys aggressively pursue the compensation their clients deserve. Call us at 212-986-7353 today to discuss your personal injury case.
