Huntsville, AL, Work Zone Injury Lawyer
Each year thousands of work zone and construction zone accidents occur. If you’ve been injured at a construction zone, figuring out who is legally responsible for compensating you may not be easy. You will need an experienced lawyer working on your case in order to identify whether a municipality, contractor, or other party is responsible for your damages. If you were injured in a work zone accident, you have a legal right to receive financial compensation for the full extent of your damages. Call construction zone accident attorney Randy W. Ferguson now. Call 256-534-3435 now. We are here to help.
Common Causes of Construction/Work Zone Accidents
Some of the most common causes of Alabama construction zone crashes include:
- Tailgating, or following too closely behind another car
- Speeding
- Debrionin road
- Not replaced covers on manholes
- Defective paving
- Bad signage and markings
- Back over accidents
- Improper maintenance
- Distracted driving, such as texting or talking on a cell phone while driving
- Drunk driving
- Driver inattention
- Collisions with moving construction vehicles and equipment
- Overturning of construction vehicles
- Slips, trips and falls
- Being caught in between construction equipment
- Failure to yield to construction workers, construction equipment, or other drivers
Construction Zone FAQ’s
What causes most construction zone accidents?
Poor signage, missing barriers, reduced lanes, speeding through work zones, distracted driving, and failure to properly manage traffic flow.
Are drivers required to slow down in construction zones?
Yes. Alabama law requires drivers to obey reduced speed limits and construction zone signage. Failure to do so can result in liability.
Who can be held liable in a construction zone accident?
Negligent drivers, construction companies, contractors, government entities responsible for the road, and subcontractors who failed to maintain safe conditions.
Construction Zone Injuries
The severity of injuries that can result from an accident in a work zone can vary. Some of the injuries include the following:
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
- Closed head injuries and concussions
- Open head wounds
- Spinal cord injuries
- Paralysis and nerve damage
- Death
- Neck and back injuries
- Broken bones
- Amputations
- Burns
- Severe lacerations and abrasions
Free Consultation
If you have been injured while working in a construction zone or in an auto accident in a construction zone, you may have both a personal injury and a workers’ comp claim in Alabama. If you suffer an injury in a construction or work zone, contact an experienced Alabama construction accident attorney as soon as possible. An attorney at Ferguson & & & Ferguson can evaluate your claim for free and help you pursue compensation for any injuries or damages that resulted from your accident. Call 256-534-3435 now. We are here to help
Huntsville Office Location:
303 Williams Avenue SW
Suite 321
Huntsville, AL 35801