Our Practice

Highway Defect Liability

Veteran Atlanta Highway Defect Liability Attorneys

The Atlanta law firm of Watkins, Lourie, Roll & Chance represents individuals and families who have suffered losses in accidents caused by design flaws or negligent maintenance of a street, road, or highway.

One common type of road design flaw that can lead to serious accidents is road shoulder drop-off. If a driver should happen to leave the roadway and attempt to get back on, a large drop-off from the roadway to the shoulder can cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. In the worst- case scenario, the driver crosses the center line and runs into oncoming traffic.

Another type of roadway defect is water pooling on the roadway. Water pooling may be caused by defective highway design or by nearby construction activity that causes water to drain onto the road. Water pooling leads to hydroplaning of the vehicle’s tires, which causes the driver to lose control.

Other examples of highway defect or neglect of maintenance cases may include potholes, uneven pavement, lack of signs, failure to install guardrails, or objects left on the roadway. For examples of successful cases we have handled, see Victories.

If you or a loved one was injured in an accident that was caused by the condition of the road, the most important thing you can do is to hire a lawyer immediately. We know from experience that Department of Traffic (DOT) crews are quickly dispatched to the scene of fatal accidents. If evidence of the defect or lack of maintenance is not preserved through photographs, the road will be fixed and you will lose the evidence you need to prove your case.

Take up the fight. Contact a veteran personal injury lawyer at Watkins, Lourie, Roll & Chance.

The lawyers at Watkins, Lourie, Roll & Chance serve clients throughout Georgia, including Atlanta, Augusta, Columbus, Macon, Savannah and north Georgia. Because of our experience, we are often retained by attorneys in South Carolina and Tennessee to assist them with their cases.