What You Should Know if Road Debris Causes an Accident

What You Should Know if Road Debris Causes an Accident

California is an at-fault state. That means the insurance of the driver who is at fault in the accident is on the hook for things like repairs and medical bills. But what if it really wasn’t either driver’s fault. For example, what if road debris was the primary cause of the accident? Here are some things you should know.

Examples of Road Debris

What are some hazards that you may encounter along the roadway? Here are a few examples:

• Traffic signs or cones that were left behind when road work was completed
• Potholes that have not been fixed
• Items that may have been dropped from the back of a work vehicle or moving truck and left behind

Who Is at Fault?

A few factors come into play. First of all, who was responsible for the road where the debris was located? Was it an Interstate or another roadway under federal jurisdiction? Was it a state road? Or was a road that is cared for by the local government such as a city?

Second, you need to determine if there was negligence. Was it a failure on the part of the government to clear the debris, or did it just occur right in front of you? You also need to be able to show that the debris is what caused the accident and any damages that resulted.

Personal Injury Lawyers in San Diego, CA

If you have been injured in an accident in southern California, the personal injury attorneys at Petrov Law Firm can help. Contact us today at 619-344-0360 to get started on your case.