Roadway Failures

Every day, thousands of car, bus, truck and motorcycle drivers travel on roadways throughout New York State. When some or all of a roadway fails or collapses, commuters can be injured.

Roadway failures can be due to:

• poor design;
• negligent construction;
• improper materials;
• lack of maintenance;
• lack of inspection;
• wear and tear;
• weather;
• flooding; and
• old age.

In addition to physical failures, a roadway may also be unsafe or defective because of:

• potholes;
• asphalt and concrete defects;
• trees and debris on the roadway;
• pavement edge drop-offs;
• site distance obstructions;
• lack of warning signs;
• lack of signals;
• malfunctioning signals.

The lawyers at Bottar Law, PLLC, have considerable experience investigating, prosecuting and trying to verdict cases involving severe personal injuries, including roadway failures and road defects. Contact us now to discuss your case or concerns.