Chicago roadways like the Eisenhower Expressway and Veterans Memorial Tollway are always being worked on. These road construction zones can pose dangers to drivers and may cause car accidents. Work zones are also dangerous for the construction workers in those areas.
If you or a loved one were involved in a work zone accident, contact Staver Accident Injury Lawyers, P.C. for help. We will investigate the scene of the accident and determine who is at fault. We will help you win money to cover your damages.
Crashes happen for all sorts of reasons. Work zones can be a unique challenge for drivers. If there’s something that distracts their focus from the road, a driver may have the potential to crash.
Some of the biggest dangers in work zones come from:
One of the primary reasons for construction zone accidents is drivers’ failure to comply with roadway signage. Signs instruct drivers to reduce speed, maintain lanes, and lookout for workers. However, speeding is common in construction zones in Chicago.
If caught speeding in a construction zone, you can face a significant fine, but it may also cause an accident that results in the death of another driver or a construction worker. If you are in an accident caused by someone who was speeding in a construction zone, we can use that information as proof of negligence. We will build a case against them and help you get your expenses covered through a personal injury claim.
Another cause of construction zone accidents is the presence of commercial trucks on narrowed roadways and dangerous environments. Semi trucks travel at high speeds and can easily pop a tire or lose tread in a construction zone where equipment has left screws, rocks, and dirt in the roadway. Large truck drivers must take additional care in construction zones to avoid hitting smaller vehicles around them.
It’s important to work with an attorney who is familiar with work zone accidents because many people can be at fault. You will need to name everyone who was negligent in your claim so that it doesn’t get thrown out.
If there is more than one party at fault or we try to include more than one defendant, they will likely try to point the finger at one another. Defendants rarely accept blame. The insurance companies will want to pay little or nothing on your claim. We may include the following as defendants in your construction zone accident claim:
Our accident attorneys serve clients throughout the Chicago area, including Aurora, Elgin, Hinsdale, Joliet, Naperville, and Waukegan. Construction zone accidents can be more complex than other wrecks because they often involve multiple defendants who share the responsibility of paying you what you deserve. You need to work with a lawyer who has experience with this type of claim and who will fight for your right to recover. Call us today at (312) 236-2900 or use our online contact form to schedule a free consultation.
