Pennsylvania Shoulder Drop-Offs Lawyers

When roads undergo repair, construction crews tend to focus on the main lanes before repairing the shoulders. In some cases, shoulders go months or even years without repair. As a result, there may be a dangerous drop-off between the main road and the shoulder.

Shoulder drop-offs can pose a serious safety hazard to unassuming drivers. If you or someone you love suffered an injury in an auto accident that involved a shoulder drop-off, you may have grounds for legal action. Contact the Pennsylvania shoulder drop-offs lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., at 610-667-7511 today for a free case evaluation.

Dangers of Shoulder Drop-Offs

When drivers attempt to merge onto a shoulder and are unaware that it drops off, they will be unable to make a smooth transition from road to shoulder. At best, they will be met with a disconcerting thud as their vehicle drops to the lower level of the shoulder. At worst, they may experience:

• Tire blowouts
• Vehicle rollovers
• Loss of vehicle control

Local governments are typically in charge of fixing shoulder drop-offs or, at the very minimum, posting warning signs so that drivers can anticipate shoulder drop-offs. As such, municipalities may be liable when drivers suffer injuries in accidents involving shoulder drop-offs.

Individuals who have suffered harm in these accidents are advised to discuss their legal rights and options with a Pennsylvania shoulder drop-offs lawyer. Compensation may be available for medical bills, property repair, and other related expenses.

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Shoulder drop-offs may cause drivers and their passengers to suffer serious injuries. If you or someone you love was harmed in an accident resulting from a shoulder drop-off, contact the Pennsylvania shoulder drop-off attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., today at 610-667-7511 for a free consultation.