Sacramento Auto Accident Lawyers
Helping Those Harmed by Negligent Roadway Design

It seems that most California auto accidents involve more than one vehicle and more than one driver where one of the drivers is more at fault for the accident than the other. This is what could be referred to as a ‘typical' California auto accident case. However, not all California auto accidents involve the fault of a driver.

There is another scenario that could give rise to the filing of a California personal injury lawsuit, even if the situation involved only a one-car accident. That scenario involves negligent roadway design. Below are a few examples of what could constitute negligent roadway design in California, and if you've been harmed in this sort of situation, seek the help of experienced Sacramento auto accident lawyers.

Lighting in Disrepair

One scenario that could give rise to a valid claim for negligent roadway design involves the failure of a municipality to repair damaged lighting within a reasonable amount of time. Roads are being built in more rural areas as the population grows, and these roads require lights to be able to use them safely. If someone is harmed because of a lack of visibility, this could give rise to a claim.

Roads in Disrepair

Aside from rural roads, there are also many roads in and around Sacramento that are used heavily. When millions of cars use a road, that road has a tendency to fall into a state of disrepair. If the entity that's charged with maintaining these roads does not exercise a proper amount of diligence and someone is harmed because of running into a large pothole or some other issue that should have and could have been repaired, it could expose that entity to liability.

Structural Problems

Roads can be built in different ways and with different mixtures of materials. However, if a road is not built with the proper materials and with the proper amount of structural support so that it can handle different types of vehicles, someone could possibly succeed with a California personal injury lawsuit if he or she is injured because of the structural defect in the road.

Ultimately, roads must be built properly, engineered properly and maintained properly, and a failure to do so such that this failure causes a California auto accident that leads to injuries and damages could lead to a lawsuit. It should be noted, however, that bringing a legal action against a governmental entity can involve additional steps relative to suing a private party.

Therefore, if you or someone you love has been harmed in a California auto accident that's due to negligent road design, contact the Sacramento auto accident lawyers at Demas & Rosenthal today to schedule a free initial consultation.