Construction Zone Accidents

DECATUR AL WORK ZONE INJURY LAWYER

We can help you in Madison, Morgan, Lawrence and Limestone Counties and the surrounding areas.

Each year thousands of work zone and construction zone accidents occur. If you’ve been injured at a construction zone, figuring out who is legally responsible for compensating you may not be easy. You will need an experienced lawyer working on your case in order to identify whether a municipality, contractor or other party is responsible for your damages. If you were injured in a work zone accident, you have a legal right to receive financial compensation for the full extent of your damages. Call construction zone accident attorney Randy W. Ferguson now. Call 256-534-3435 now. We are here to help.

Common Causes of Construction/Work Zone Accidents

Some of the most common causes of Alabama construction zone crashes include:

  • Tailgating, or following too closely behind another car
  • Speeding
  • Debris in road
  • Not replaced covers on manholes
  • Defective paving
  • Bad signage and markings
  • Back over accidents
  • Improper maintenance
  • Distracted driving, such as texting or talking on a cell phone while driving
  • Drunk driving
  • Driver inattention
  • Collisions with moving construction vehicles and equipment
  • Overturning of construction vehicles
  • Slips, trips and falls
  • Being caught in between construction equipment
  • Failure to yield to construction workers, construction equipment, or other drivers

Construction Zone Injuries

The severity of injuries that can result from an accident in a work zone can vary. Some of the injuries include the following:

  • Traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
  • Closed head injuries and concussions
  • Open head wounds
  • Spinal cord injuries
  • Paralysis and nerve damage
  • Death
  • Neck and back injuries
  • Broken bones
  • Amputations
  • Burns
  • Severe lacerations and abrasions

Free Consultation

If you have been injured while working in a construction zone, or in an auto accident in a construction zone, you may have both a personal injury or workers’ comp claim in Alabama. If you suffer an injury in a construction or work zone, contact an experienced Alabama construction accident attorney as soon as possible. An attorney at Ferguson & Ferguson can evaluate you claim for free and help you pursue compensation for any injuries or damages that resulted from your accident. Call 256-534-3435 now. We are here to help

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303 Williams Avenue SW
Suite 321
Huntsville, AL 35801

Decatur Office Location:
211 Oak Street NE
Decatur, AL 35601