Tennessee Construction Zone Accident Lawyers
The Tennessee construction zone accident lawyers of Terry, Terry & Stapleton know what can happen when you drive into a work zone. Suddenly, you are surrounded by heavy equipment and work crews. The road quickly becomes an obstacle course. If the work zone lacks warning signs or clear instructions, car crashes can easily occur.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a construction zone accident, you may be entitled to compensation. To learn more, call Terry, Terry & Stapleton today at (877) 478-8527 or use online contact form. We represent clients throughout Tennessee, including Rogersville, Newport, Morristown, Knoxville, Kingsport, Johnson City, Jefferson City and Greeneville.
Work Zone Accidents Are A Problem in Tennessee
According to the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, more than 2,000 work zone accidents occur every year in construction zones, short-duration maintenance or utility zones and other types of road work sites.
Tennessee is so concerned about car accidents in work zones that the state initiated the “Between the Barrels” construction zone awareness program for teenage drivers. The most recent Tennessee data shows that nearly 200,000 teen drivers were involved in car crashes between 2003 and 2007, including wrecks that occurred in work zones.
Causes of Tennessee Construction Zone Accidents
Many different factors can combine to cause a Tennessee construction zone accident. These factors include:
- Insufficient warning signs
- Negligently placed or missing barriers
- Confusing temporary lane markings or striping
- Equipment or debris blocking a lane.
Government entities or their contractors may be held liable for losses that work zone accident victims suffer. The construction zone vehicle accident attorneys of Terry, Terry & Stapleton have investigated hundreds of work zone vehicle accidents throughout Tennessee. We know how to perform the detailed research and analysis necessary to establish who was responsible for the hazards at a work site and how they directly contributed to your accident and injury.
Our Tennessee Construction Zone Vehicle Accident Attorneys Can Help You
At Terry, Terry & Stapleton, we have worked hard to develop a reputation for success. If you have been injured in a car, truck or motorcycle accident in a Tennessee construction zone, we may be able to help you recover compensation for expensive medical bills and other losses. Each case is unique, but we can determine the legal options available to you and guide you through every step of the legal process toward a sound recovery that meets your needs.
Don’t delay; an initial consultation is free. Call our Tennessee construction zone accident lawyers today (877) 478-8527 or use our online contact form .
