Highway Defects and Wrongful Death
Automobile accidents are the leading cause of accidental death in the United States each year, killing tens of thousands of people. Though there is significant discussion and awareness about some prominent contributing factors to collisions, such as intoxication, mechanical defects and malfunctions, and distractions, highway defects are a less well-known threat to driver safety.
Nevertheless, they can make the road dangerous for even the most highly attentive, experienced, and skilled motorists. The construction and maintenance of roadways is the responsibility of local, state, and federal agencies and their failure to ensure structural safety may constitute negligence punishable by a legal action.
If your loved one has been tragically killed in an automobile accident that was caused by a highway defect, then you may be able to obtain financial compensation for funeral expenses and other damage. Contact the Pennsylvania wrongful death lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 610-667-7511 to speak with an experienced and compassionate attorney about your case.
Common Highway Defects
Pennsylvania has a dynamic climate with intense heat in the summer and extreme cold in the winter. These weather conditions can impose significant distress on roads and highways, making it even more critical for the responsible parties to actively monitor their safety. Failure to do so can allow the following common highway defects to persist and cause deadly accidents:
- Shoulder Drop-Offs
- Water Pooling
- Lack of Guardrails
- Uneven Pavement
- Lack of Signs
- Objects Left in the Roadway
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Drivers have enough to worry about already without having to also concern themselves with the physical state of the road itself. There is no excuse for the negligence that resulted in your loved one’s untimely passing. Contact the Pennsylvania wrongful death lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 610-667-7511 for the legal representation you deserve.