GDOT and Highway Construction Accidents
You Should Know What to Expect
It's a given that a driver should know what to expect and how to navigate through construction sites safely.
In Georgia, highway repairs have to be completed while still allowing the traffic to travel freely. Only one or two lanes may be open while construction is going on. It is imperative that signage must slow traffic down, show motorists where and when to merge, show them where to shift lanes, etc. This type of signage must be done in strict accordance of state laws. If it's not, a highway road accident or a construction zone accident can occur.
The State of Georgia, its counties and municipalities are protected by sovereign immunity. Under certain circumstances, these governmental entities or their employees can be held liable for accidents that happen in construction zones. For construction accident help in the Marietta, Georgia area, contact James O. Wilson, Jr., Attorney at Law at 770-427-2476 or contact me online. Our initial consultation is free, and I will be upfront with you regarding your case and its chances of success.
Contractors Must Follow Regulations
When a contractor is hired by the government, they, too, are expected to follow these regulations. When they don't, accidents can happen and you need a lawyer with experience going up against these large contractors.
In my over 30 years as an attorney, I have handled many construction zone accident cases, and litigated the largest recovery of the year against the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT).
Lots of accidents happen at night, especially construction zone accidents. It's hard to know what to expect when it is hard to see. If you have been in an accident in a construction zone in the Atlanta metro or statewide, call 770-427-2476 or contact me online.
