Dangerous Roads

San Francisco Dangerous Road Conditions Attorneys

When government agencies and municipalities fail to maintain or properly design and construct highways and roads they may be held legally accountable for accidents and injuries that occur as a result. At the law office of Choulos Choulos & Wyle, we work with surveyors, civil engineers, hydrologists, accident reconstructionists, and other experts in identifying dangerous road conditions that cause motor vehicle accidents. Our attorneys coordinate investigative efforts in order to ensure evidence is preserved and photographs taken — before repairs are made and hazards removed. We've successfully recovered damages for clients in cases involving negligence on the part of Caltrans and a number of municipalities throughout the Bay Area and understand how these cases must be prepared and presented.

If your accident was caused by a pothole, obstructed view due to trees, shoulder drop off, or accumulation of water on the roadway, contact the law office of Choulos Choulos & Wyle today. Our lawyers can evaluate your accident and determine if you have a valid case.

Dangerous Road Conditions

The personal injury attorneys at Choulos Choulos & Wyle represent clients in cases where a car accident, motorcycle accident or bike accident was caused by poor traffic design or a dangerous road condition such as:

• Inadequate signage
• Lack of water drainage
• Obstructed roadway view
• Improper road resurfacing
• Improperly graded shoulders
• Improperly placed guard rails
• Improperly marked construction zones
• Potholes and improper road maintenance

Take Pictures Immediately — Why Preserving Evidence is Important

It's important to take pictures or video footage of the scene of your accident as soon as possible. In cases where potholes, obstruction of signs due to trees, or drainage problems are involved, maintenance crews sometimes repair the problem before your case is heard in court. By taking pictures of the dangerous road condition in question, you preserve both a visible record for the court to consider as well as proof of what caused or contributed to your accident.

Establishing a Balance of Power in the Courtroom

While it's true that Caltrans and various municipalities have investigators and lawyers at their disposal, our experience and expert witness resources ensure a balance of power is maintained in the courtroom. Don't be misled or intimidated into thinking you can't win your case because you can't "fight city hall." We've successfully fought transportation departments and government agencies before. We understand what needs to be done in order recover damages for your injuries if they were caused by dangerous roads in California.

To schedule an appointment to discuss your case, contact the San Francisco personal injury attorneys at Choulos Choulos & Wyle today.