Ever notice the condition of a lot of major highways in the United States? Ever wonder when or if the government will actually improve conditions that could prevent future car accidents?
Part of the recent stimulus package signed by President Obama included $8 billion to develop new intercity high-speed rail lines in conjunction with improving declining conditions of major interstates and roadways.
Our auto accident attorneys know that unmaintained streets and highways are a huge cause for car crashes in the United States. Potholes for instance can cause unexpected shifts in a car’s direction which can produce grave results, such as wrongful death, in the event of an accident.
New methods to make roads safer for drivers like methods in Oregon are always a step in the right direction, including a new expansion of the Portland Light Rail System in the state runs alongside a highway in Portland.
However, despite the free money being handed out, the state of Florida has agreed to hand over designing, building and operation of three new toll lanes to Interstate 595 near Fort Lauderdale. But is that in your best interest as a car driver if you get into an automobile accident?
Will a Madrid-based construction group have enough knowledge of American drivers to construct proper lanes and prevent pain and suffering out on the road? More importantly, how much responsibility will a foreign company take for car crashes that happen on their watch?
American businesses and contractors know the habits of American drivers better than foreign contractors would. They would also know how to build proper roadways to properly suit American drivers. Most importantly, if you get into a car accident on a roadway made by American contractors, it is a less difficult process than dealing with a foreign contractor.
And, if there is a road design or construction defect, who will be held responsible?
The experienced auto accident attorneys at our firm agree that the first step in stopping car accidents is prevention. The best thing for a car driver is a well-built and well-maintained road to ride on, but they should take measures into their own hands and get the best car insurance policy you can afford.
Call us now at 1-800-655-6585 or click here for a free consultation with an experienced personal injury attorney and find out how we can help you. We speak English and Spanish, and we look forward to providing advice for your case. No fee if no recovery.
About Michael PinesMichael Pines is a former insurance company attorney who specializes in car accident injury. While he was an insurance attorney, he learned from behind the scenes on how insurance companies work and how they decided to pay injured people. Now that he works against insurance companies, Michael's inside knowledge has resulted in significant benefits to his clients injured in car accidents.
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