Lack of Signs

One of the most basic elements of highway and traffic safety is also one of the easiest about which to forget. Drunk driving and distracted driving gain a lot of attention in the form of public awareness campaigns and onscreen portrayals. Safety features included in the design of a vehicle are prominently touted in the sales materials, advertisements, and brochures meant to entice a car buyer. But the fact of the matter is that simple street and highway signs are a crucial part of the highway safety equation, alerting drivers to many important details of the stretch of road upon which they are traveling.

The lack of signs in an appropriate place, whether because the municipality failed to install them or failed to replace them after damage or theft, is sufficiently negligent to merit the pursuit of a legal action if you are involved in a car accident as a result. Contact the Charleston highway defect lawyers of the Steinberg Law Firm today at 843-720-2800 for more information.

Signs that Help to Avert Disaster

Though the absence of some signs is a mere inconvenience, leaving a person to wonder if they are about to turn onto the correct street, there are other signs that are essential to directing traffic patterns and informing drivers about quirks or changes in the roadway. These signs are even more important for motorists who are unfamiliar with a particular area, even in the era of the GPS. Examples of signs that are particularly significant include:

• Stop Signs
• Do Not Enter Signs
• One-Way Street Signs
• Railroad Crossing Signs
• Signs Warning of Sharp Curves
• Uneven Pavement

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Medical bills and car repairs can easily outstrip the maximum benefits available through an auto insurance policy, and in this situation a lawsuit may offer you the best opportunity to gain the financial compensation that you deserve. Contact the Charleston lack of signs lawyers of the Steinberg Law Firm at 843-720-2800 if you have been injured because of a lack of necessary street or highway signs.