Chicago Highway Defect Attorneys: Lack of Guardrails

Guardrails are a necessary piece of safety equipment for bridges and any roads that run along ravines or buildings. Without them, a small steering error or moment of distraction can lead to a serious accident. Yet many highways across our nation have stretches of road without this basic protection for drivers. It may be because a guardrail has been damaged and not replaced, or it may be that one has simply not been built yet.

At the offices of Chicago highway defect lawyers Friedman & Bonebrake, P.C., we understand the dangers posed by an elevated road without guardrails. We will work hard to protect the rights of any client who has been injured in an accident caused by this oversight.

The Dangers of a Lack of Guardrails

Even a responsible driver can skid on a wet or icy road. Additionally, unexpected events such as an object in the road may cause people to swerve suddenly. The dangers of these actions are compounded if the road is elevated or near large stationary objects such as trees or buildings, yet does not have a proper guardrail.

A car in this situation could end up falling into a lake or river, colliding with an object, or becoming trapped in a ravine. If there are pedestrians nearby, innocent bystanders could be severely injured or even killed. It is not difficult to see how negligent it is for the party responsible for road maintenance to not provide needed guardrails.

We Can Help

If you or a loved one has been injured due to a lack of highway guardrails, you may be able to win compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, and lost wages. It does not matter if the responsible party is a local government or a private business. We will fight to help you win the just compensation you deserve.

Contact Us

To contact experienced Chicago highway defect attorneys Friedman & Bonebrake, P.C., call our offices at 312-466-8200.