Charleston Highway Defect Lawyer

There are plenty of things to worry about when you are driving. You have to operate your own vehicle safely and keep a watchful eye on the driving behaviors of the other motorists, all while trying to navigate your way to your destination and observing the legally prescribed rules of the road.

This set of tasks requires the full scope of your attention, and while you should certainly be mindful of road conditions, the agencies responsible for maintaining the roads have an obligation to ensure that the roadways are not themselves a hazard to motorists and their passengers. When they fail to do so, they may be held liable for damages that result from an accident caused by a highway defect.

The Charleston highway defect lawyers of the Steinberg Law Firm represent clients who have suffered bodily injury, property damage, or psychological trauma due to an automobile crash attributable to improper maintenance of signage and road surfaces. With all of the other dangers that already exist on the roadway, there is no excuse for a failure to make them as safe as possible. Contact the Charleston highway defect lawyers of the Steinberg Law Firm at 843-720-2800 to begin seeking the retribution you are owed.

Examples of Highway Defects

Every day that you drive, particularly in South Carolina where the climate is dramatically different at various points throughout the year, there is a risk that you will happen upon the following dangers:

• Shoulder Drop-off
• Water Pooling
• Potholes
• Uneven Pavement
• Lack of Signs
• Lack of Guardrails
• Objects on Roadway
• Construction Negligence
• Municipal Negligence

Each poses its own threats to your safety and the security of your vehicle, and we can help if you have been injured from any of these common problems.

Contact Us

Contact the Charleston highway defect lawyers of the Steinberg Law Firm at 843-720-2800 if a poorly signed or maintained thoroughfare caused your vehicle to crash.