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New Jersey Highway Defect Attorneys

Driving requires a great deal of alertness and attention. Drivers must keep a lookout for other drivers, emergency vehicles, and their own vehicles. Unfortunately, even alert driver may not notice potentially harmful defects in the road until it is too late to avoid an accident.

Road defects may lead to serious accidents that leave drivers their passengers injured. If you or someone you love was injured in a car accident caused by a road defect, contact the New Jersey highway defect lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.A. 800-346-5529.

Types of Defects

The phrase “highway defects” refers to a number of road abnormalities. The most common defects are:

  • Potholes
  • Debris and trash
  • Damaged guardrails
  • Lack of water drainage
  • Poor lighting

Any of these defects may either cause an accident or make accidents worse. In many cases, road defects cause drivers to lose control of their automobiles. When this happens, a driver is at a greater risk for serious injury, as rollovers may result.

In most cases, road maintenance is the responsibility of a governmental entity. If you decide to pursue legal action, it is in your best interest to hire an experienced New Jersey highway defect attorney, as he or she will be able to help you correctly identify who is at fault for your injuries.

Contact Us

When someone fails to properly maintain roadways, motorists may get in accidents. If you or your loved one suffered an injury in an accident resulting from a road defect, let the New Jersey highway defect lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.A. fight for you. Contact us today at 800-346-5529 to learn more about your legal rights.