Experienced Brooklyn Defective Road Accident Lawyer Samantha Kucher - Injury Lawyer

Road damage and disrepair can be caused by many factors, from natural causes such as weather and erosion to lack of maintenance and neglect. 

When roads are left in states of disrepair, they can cause accidents that result in injuries not only to the drivers who navigate them but also to bicyclists and pedestrians who share the roads.

In and around New York City, we see many common defects and hazards, including:

• Poor design – Streets and roadways should be designed to provide the best possible safety for those who navigate them. Unfortunately, many New York City streets were poorly designed. Through the years, the city has been held liable for many injuries and fatalities caused by these poorly designed streets.
• Insufficient traffic signals and signs – Many of the city’s signage and signals are inadequate, unclear, or can’t be seen properly. If signs and signals can’t be seen or interpreted correctly, this can lead to traffic collisions and injuries.
• Inadequate drainage – When New York City gets assaulted with hefty rains, the asphalt is unable to soak up the water. It is directed toward clogged gutters and an antiquated sewer system, leaving much of the water to flood city streets for days.
• Pavement that is uneven and inconsistent – When uneven pavement is not identified or drivers are not adequately warned, they cannot be prepared to adjust their driving habits to proceed more slowly and cautiously.
• Lack of cautionary signage at hazards or construction zones – In New York, roads and buildings are constantly under construction. Work zones cause confusion for motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians who must navigate through and around them. When these construction zone hazards are not clearly identified, the city or construction company may be found liable for any accidents and injuries that result.
• Potholes – Brooklyn and many areas of New York City are notorious for their unaddressed potholes. While they may initially develop due to natural occurrences such as weather and temperature change, they get worse with continuing daily traffic and must be regularly and properly repaired to ensure that they don’t cause serious accidents.

State, county, or municipal governments are responsible for road maintenance in and around New York City, depending on the road. But government entities are specially protected from liability as long as they have performed their duties adequately. While injured parties may have the right to sue a government entity or their employees in matters of negligent maintenance or design, it is more difficult to pursue these cases.

When you have been injured in an accident that was caused by defective road conditions or design, it is critical to get the assistance of an experienced Brooklyn defective road accident lawyer. Samantha Kucher and her team have spent their careers representing injured parties and their families, recovering the maximum possible compensation for their losses.

To schedule an appointment with our personal injury attorneys, call (929) 563-6780.

Potholes in NYC present their own unique problems. Vehicles traveling over potholes are often thrown out of control, colliding with other nearby vehicles, objects, pedestrians, or cyclists. In many instances, a looming pothole can result in a vehicle veering off into another lane to avoid it, and even into oncoming traffic. 

Road potholes are only part of this equation. While potholes in our city are a particular problem for drivers, they are also a problem for pedestrians and cyclists. In New York City, damaged pavement also affects many of our public sidewalks, creating the potential for devastating slip and fall accidents and serious injuries. 

The city is responsible for repairing and maintaining potholes and damaged pavement. When it is negligent about repairing them in a timely fashion, it may be held liable for any injuries and other damages caused by its negligence. But under the New York Pothole Law, injured parties may have difficulty pursuing legal action.