San Francisco Bay Area CA Defective and Dangerous Roadways Attorneys

Bay Area – Contra Costa County – Walnut Creek

The Bay Area is densely populated. Highways and roads are crowded with cars, trucks, pedestrians and cyclists. This situation is frequently made more dangerous when the roads are poorly maintained and badly designed. Serious injuries and wrongful deaths are common because of negligence in designing, building and maintaining our roads.

At the Walnut Creek law firm of Casper, Meadows, Schwartz & Cook, our attorneys have been helping victims of all types of motor vehicle accidents, including those caused by dangerous roads, since 1979. Let us use that experience to help you obtain compensation for your injuries and losses suffered in a car crash on a dangerous road. Contact us at 800-496-9152 for a free initial consultation.

Examples of cases involving defective and dangerous highways

Our lawyers have won significant verdicts and settlements for clients injured because of poor design and negligent maintenance. Our cases have included matters involving:

• Poor visibility because of overhanging vegetation
• Lack of warning signs
• Lack of guard rails
• Failure to warn drivers about crosswalks
• Short entrance and exit ramps that make merging difficult
• Improper banking of roads
• Lack of reflective markings that can been seen after dark
• Lack of variation in road surface, such as rumble strips, to warn drivers of hazards or upcoming changes in the roadway
• Inadequate shoulder
• Allowing passing when visibility is usually restricted by weather, hills or curves

Preserve evidence by acting quickly

If you have been injured in an accident that may have been caused by design or road maintenance problems, it is important to speak with a knowledgeable lawyer right away. An experienced motor vehicle accident attorney can begin to investigate the accident quickly. This will preserve evidence and prevent the correction of flaws that could have contributed to your accident.

At the Northern California law firm of Casper, Meadows, Schwartz & Cook, we have access to accident reconstructionists and other experts who can identify problems with roads that may have contributed to your accident. Contact us to learn how we can help you obtain compensation for your injuries or your loved one's wrongful death. Call 800-496-9152 for a free initial consultation.