Did a poorly managed construction zone contribute to or cause your Charlotte car accident because debris was in the road or construction vehicles were entering the highway slowly and unsafely? Maybe construction zone markings or signage was inadequate? Was water runoff poorly managed, resulting in ice patches or puddles on the highway?
If our Charlotte roadside impact lawyers take on a case where a road defect is the suspected cause of an accidental injury, we will investigate accident records on that particular road and analyze the data to determine patterns. In cases where a government body was well aware of a roadway defect and did not take action to correct it or warn the public, our clients’ cases for compensation may be strengthened.
Our personal injury law firm works closely with experts including roadway and traffic engineers as well as accident reconstruction specialists and human factors experts to help determine where negligence lies in car and truck accidents.
Obstructions in the Clear Recovery Area
The North Carolina Department of Transportation recognizes a clear recovery area (CRA) extending beyond the shoulder and the berm of public roadways. Utility companies and businesses must obtain permission from the DOT to place utility poles, light posts, telephone poles, signage, culverts, fences, and other permanent obstructions in the right of way. The width of the CRA is specific to traffic levels, the design speed, and curvature of the roadway, among other factors. The DOT does not prohibit poles but regulates their placement to minimize the public safety risk.
Contact Our Charlotte Roadside Impact Accident Attorneys
We handle all auto accidents occurring on the side of the road and attributable to the negligence of other drivers or entities:
- Violation of oversized vehicle (wide load) restrictions
- Parking vehicles or trailers on the roadside for extended periods
- Parking tractor-trailers on the shoulder or lane without hazard signals or flares
- State troopers, utility workers, or stranded motorists struck by passing vehicles in violation of North Carolina’s Move Over law
- Collisions, rollovers, or left-the-road accidents caused by debris or obstacles in the roadway
- Injuries caused by improperly graded roadsides or road surfaces
Learn how we can help you after a car accident by talking to one of our attorneys at Brown Moore & Associates, PLLC. We invite you to contact our law firm to schedule a complimentary initial consultation.
