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As a driver in Ohio, you know what you often deal with: brutal weather, heavy traffic congestion, damaged roads, construction zones.

Poor road conditions lead to wrecks. If you got hurt because of it, you could have a personal injury case against the public agency that’s responsible for maintaining the road.

Don’t just chalk up the accident to bad luck. The roads you travel should be safe. When they’re not safe because the authorities didn’t take care of them properly, you deserve to be compensated.

This situation is particularly complicated, however. Governments that run the roads and highways have what’s called qualified immunity from liability in Ohio. It’s harder to prove your case than a typical car accident.

Get the personal injury lawyers at Horenstein, Nicholson & Blumenthal (HNB) to help you win financial relief to aid your recovery and get your life back on track after a devastating accident on a poorly maintained road.

We’ve been helping Ohioans injured on the road for more than 40 years. Our attorneys have secured more than $500,000,000.00 in awards, benefits and settlements for our injury clients.

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    What Kind of Poor Road Conditions Led to Your Accident in Ohio?

    Outside of weather and aggressive or distracted drivers, road surfaces and surrounding environments can increase the chances of dangerous road accidents.

    Poorly maintained signs: If road signs are worn out, falling over, unreadable, or poorly placed, it puts you at risk. We all rely on highway and streets departments to make sure signs are clear and correct.

    Broken traffic lights: A traffic light going out or malfunctioning is a road hazard. Authorities have a duty to fix it as soon as possible

    Poor or missing guardrails: Rails should be strong, located properly and well maintained. The lack of a proper guardrail can lead to injury.

    Improperly placed utility poles: When government agencies and utility companies place poles, they’re supposed to consider the effects on traffic and safety.

    Crumbling roads: Roads deteriorate, holes and cracks open, potholes form. Overdue repairs cause accidents to happen. You could make a claim against a government agency.

    Poorly maintained rural roads: Roads in rural areas often get left untended for too long. But the government is responsible for maintaining safe roads everywhere that you drive, not just high-traffic areas.

    These unforeseen dangers are not your fault.

    When hazardous road conditions factor into your accident, have the skilled Ohio car accident lawyers at HNB track down the evidence and connect the dots for you to get compensated.

    HNB lawyers will take a first look at your case for free.

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    How to Pursue an Injury Claim from a Dangerous Road Accident

    Ohio is crosshatched with all kinds of roads. They can be overseen by the state, counties or local municipalities. They can even be private drives.

    Knowing who has jurisdiction over the road—and is therefore responsible for unsafe road injury claims—is essential to building your case for personal injury compensation.

    Ohio Turnpike: The Ohio Turnpike, which includes sections of I-76, I-80 and I-90, is owned by the Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission, headquartered in Berea.

    State Roads: Ohio’s interstates and roads outside of county systems and local municipalities are the responsibility of the Ohio Department of Transportation.

    County Roads: The Board of County Commissioners is responsible for maintaining the roads and bridges that make up each county’s road system.

    Local Roads: These are often referred to as township roads. Roads within the borders of a city, a town, or a village may fall under local jurisdiction, although they may have a partnership with a county to maintain them.

    Private Roads: These are roads that may be owned by a company or a private property owner.

    An experienced Ohio personal injury lawyer will be able to identify the agency with road defect liability in your case.

    And because Ohio has laws that shield public agencies from civil lawsuits, you need an attorney who knows how to address the higher standard of proof you must meet in a case against a government entity with qualified immunity.

    For any questions about hazardous road claims in Ohio, talk to HNB. We can help you handle the finer points of the law, give you guidance you need to get the compensation you deserve, and help you move on with your life financially restored.

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