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
- Debris in 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 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