If you have spent any time on Illinois’ roadways, it will come as no surprise that they are some of the worst roads in the country. With the U.S. Department of Transportation deeming 73% of Illinois roads as being in poor to mediocre condition and 15.9% of its bridges as being structurally unsound, it is easy to see why dangerous and defective roads pose such a risk to driver safety.
Who is Responsible for Illinois Roadways?
Dangerous and defective roads will not only cause accidents, they also make accidents caused by other means much worse. Both the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and private contractors are tasked with the design, building, maintenance, and safety of Illinois roadways. Unfortunately, budget constraints have caused basic repairs to fall to the wayside and full overhauls of these dangerous roadways and bridges seem completely out of reach.
When IDOT and the outside contractors fail to keep roadways safe, both drivers and passengers are put at risk for serious injury and death.
Signs of Dangerous and Defective Roads
There are many ways that road defects can present themselves. The types of hazards you may encounter while traveling Illinois’ dangerous and defective roads include, but are not limited to:
- Potholes, cracks, and trenches
- Missing or damaged guardrails
- Uneven pavement or shoulders
- Roads with little or no shoulder
- Improper drainage and water pooling
- Pavement markings that are faded or missing
- Blind spots
- Objects on the roadway
- Lack of proper signage
- Signage blocked by debris or foliage
- Construction hazards including lane closures, speed reductions, and large vehicles
If you or a loved one has been injured in an auto accident due to dangerous and defective roads, contact America’s Consumer Lawyer for a free consultation. Helping our clients is about counseling, advocating, and ultimately solving problems. With years of experience successfully representing the people and not the powerful, we will take care of the insurance adjusters, your medical bills, your property damage, and your lost wages, and monitor your treatment so you can focus on healing and getting your life back to normal. We will handle your case quickly and advise you every step of the way, and we will not hesitate to go to trial for you.
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