Georgia Construction Zone Auto Accident Attorney
Danger Does Not Stop When the Orange Signs Start
Georgia roads are dangerous under normal circumstances, but during road construction there is an even greater chance of being involved in a serious accident. Construction zones create real dangers for drivers navigating through active work areas. If you’re a motorist or passenger hurt by negligent flagging or inadequate signage, The Cummins Firm fights to get you the compensation you deserve.
Heavy duty equipment, difficult working conditions, human error, poorly marked construction areas, improper signage, negligent flaggers, and reckless drivers can all combine to cause serious auto accidents in and around construction zones. As an experienced construction zone auto accident lawyer serving Newnan, GA and Coweta County, The Cummins Firm has helped many clients obtain the full compensation they deserve.
Causes of Auto Accidents in Construction Zones
Reports show that 4 out of 5 people killed in roadway construction zone accidents across the U.S. are not construction workers but drivers and passengers traveling through. Drivers are entitled to safe, clearly marked passage through every work zone. When contractors or government agencies fail to provide it, they can be held responsible.
Common causes of construction zone auto accidents include:
- Negligent flagging
- Incorrect or missing signage, cones, or barrels
- Dangerous traffic lane switches and edge of pavement drop-offs
- Construction equipment projecting into a driver's lane of travel
- Construction equipment and workers blocking a driver's view of other traffic
- Construction truck and equipment operators failing to see approaching drivers and entering into traffic
Reducing speed and staying alert through a work zone is the right call. But even a careful driver can be seriously hurt when a flagger creates a dangerous situation or when the work zone itself has been set up carelessly.
Why Construction Zone Auto Accident Cases Require Specialized Experience
The Cummins Firm has experience in exactly these types of cases, having successfully resolved claims involving dangerous road construction zones, negligent traffic direction by flaggers, and injuries caused by uneven or drop-off pavement conditions. Construction zone auto accident cases require specialized experience because they typically involve multiple parties — governmental DOT entities, construction contractors, and subcontractors — who frequently point the finger of blame at each other rather than taking responsibility.
As your construction zone auto accident attorney, The Cummins Firm conducts thorough investigations into the safety precautions and conditions at the construction scene, violations of safety regulations, and all other important factors that will affect your compensation. If you are searching for experienced help after being injured as a driver in a construction zone auto accident, The Cummins Firm brings over 30 years of experience to every case. We know how to navigate the complex web of liability in construction zone auto accident claims and fight for your full compensation.
Contact The Cummins Firm After a Construction Zone Auto Accident
In most cases construction zone workers do their best to keep the area safe for drivers. However, where a road construction zone has been negligently or carelessly maintained, putting drivers and the public at risk of injury or death, The Cummins Firm stands ready to help auto accident victims and their families. If you or someone you love has been injured in a construction zone auto accident, please contact our office today at 678-590-5590 or via our online contact form for a free, confidential consultation. We represent clients in construction zone accidents in Newnan and throughout Coweta County.
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