Our Paterson Car Accident Lawyers Don’t Think So
If you live in New Jersey, you’re well aware of how badly our roads are in need of repairs. A quick drive through Paterson can cause enough damage to have to send your car to the body shop. The New Jersey Department of Transportation recently awarded $1.33 million to Paterson for the resurfacing of various municipal roadways, the Paterson Times reported. This is 7% less than the city received last year. Is it enough to keep drivers safe? In short, no.
Our Paterson car accident lawyers at Peter N. Davis & Associates LLC know just how much harm a road laden with potholes can do. People can get into serious accidents trying to avoid damage in the road or because they didn’t miss the damage. The truth is, a road in need of repairs is a dangerous one.
Paterson Potholes Cause Pain & Suffering
The impact a deep pothole can have on a vehicle can equal the impact of a 35-mph accident. That’s enough to send a vehicle to the body shop and the driver to the doctor. Drivers know this and often try to avoid potholes by swerving or breaking, putting themselves at risk of a collision rather than a lost tire, or worse. While the typical cost to repair a pothole is $35 to $50, the average cost a person has to spend on car repairs necessitated by potholes is over $300 per vehicle per year. Paterson residents deserve safe roads that don’t cause damage or injury.
Construction Zones Are Dangerous for Motorists
While resurfacing roads undoubtedly improves the lives and safety of Paterson residents, what about the time during which the roads are being repaired? Roads will be blocked off, shoulders will be closed, traffic will inevitably back up, and drivers will be forced to navigate through new and dangerous territory. Some construction projects may force drivers to take a sharp turn onto a new path around the construction. These construction zones have also been known to harbor uneven pavement. If not properly marked, these situations can easily cause a driver to lose control of their vehicle and end up in an accident. If you’ve been injured in an accident due to road construction, contact our personal injury attorneys today.
Peter N. Davis & Associates LLC Is Here for You
It can be dangerous to navigate through roads burdened with potholes and construction zones. Potholes and construction have been known to cause drivers to swerve out of their lanes and hit other vehicles. If this has happened to you, then you need a Paterson car accident lawyer on your side.
Our experienced personal injury attorneys have the skills and knowledge necessary to help injured victims of car accidents get the compensation they need from insurance companies for things like medical bills and property damage.
Call our law office today if you’ve been injured in a car accident that wasn’t your fault. We offer expert legal advice as well as free consultations. You can fill out our online case evaluation form or call us at 973-279-7246. Don’t wait to get the legal help you need to end your pain and suffering.