Failure to Keep Up Roads Can Lead to Lawsuits
ASHEVILLE, N.C., April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Each year, millions of people get injured in vehicle accidents because of the negligence of another party. Most of these accidents occur due to another driver's irresponsible actions. However, a significant number are due to the poor maintenance of roads.
- Attorney Lakota Denton says that victims should not make assumptions about the cause of an accident before seeking legal counsel.
- The government is responsible for maintaining public roads and ensuring that they are in good working condition.
- Road defects, problems created by flooding due to poor drainage, and faded paint lines, can lead to vehicle accidents.
- Bad roads can lead to single-vehicle accidents where drivers blame themselves for the crash.