Negligence at Road Construction Sites

Road construction is always likely to be perceived as an inconvenience. We accept the delays and the detours because the goal of these projects is to allow for easier travel, connecting different communities and the people and businesses within them. But despite the gains offered by a road construction project, they cannot be permitted to create needless hazards for the motorists who drive in their vicinity.

If you or your loved one has been hurt in an accident caused by the negligence of a road construction crew, you may be entitled to pursue financial compensation. Construction crews have a responsibility to the community in which they are working. Here at LaMarca & Landry, P.C., our Des Moines car accident attorneys will help you to fight vigorously for justice. Contact us at 877-327-2600 today.

Safety Violations

If certain safety guidelines are not met by construction companies and their crews, then they are placing motorists in harm’s way. It is their responsibility to provide the following:

• Notice: signage, before and during construction to warn of lane changes, closures, and detours.
• Lighting: enough to be able to see the extent of the site as it applies to the road at night.
• Marked Lanes: when changes occur in lanes, these need to be very clearly marked.
• Barricades: there must be something between workers with equipment, and the cars on the road.

In addition, sometimes the safety and warning equipment, such as signs and barricades, can be a hazard itself if not properly utilized.

Contact Us

When accidents happen because road construction crews fail to provide what is necessary for safety, they must be held accountable. Contact the Des Moines car accident lawyers by calling 877-327-2600 to reach LaMarca & Landry, P.C.