San Jose Dangerous Roadway Lawyers

Though a high degree of finesse and expertise is expected of a motorcyclist who takes to the road, some injuries and accidents are due to the condition of the road itself. Dangerous roadways can pose a significant risk to motorcyclists and other drivers, causing fatal or life-altering accidents and resulting in significant or disabling injuries, property damage, and overwhelming medical bills.

What kind of road conditions present special challenges for motorcyclists? Failure to resurface roads after bad weather can lead to potholes or uneven pavement that can be dangerous pitfalls for bikes. Construction zones, which can lead to hazardous debris, faulty lighting, or confusing or misleading signage, present a special risk. And poorly designed roads, such as those that are too narrow, lack solid asphalt paving, or feature dangerous guard rails, improperly hung signs, or uneven conditions, can endanger motorcyclists' lives.

If you're driving a motorcycle on a dangerous roadway in California, know the risks. Better to take a more inconvenient route than risk losing control on a hazardous curve or uneven road. Be aware of your surroundings and evaluate the conditions of a road before riding. Pitfalls to be aware of are hilly, curvy, or uneven roadways. Take special care when entering a construction zone, which can be in even poorer condition than already bad roads.

You can take action against dangerous roadways by complaining to your city or state officials and demanding that improvements be made. There are several motorcycle associations that lobby for better road conditions nationwide. However, in some cases, faulty and dangerous roadways are responsible for injurious or even fatal accidents. In these cases, you have an obligation to fight back - both on your own behalf and on the behalf of other motorcyclists and drivers who face risk every day on dangerous roadways.

The San Jose hazardous road lawyers at Van Der Walde & Associates specialize in motorcycle law and know the impact dangerous roadways can have on your life, livelihood and future. If you think your motorcycle injury was due to a dangerous, poorly-maintained, or badly designed road, you may have a valid personal injury lawsuit. Contact Van Der Walde & Associates today for more information on whether you have a good case. Your phone consultation is free and completely confidential.