Shoulder Drop-Off Accident

Unfortunately, even the most conscientious and attentive of drivers may find themselves involved in a car accident. We face an array of dangers every time we get behind the wheel and take our vehicles out onto the South Carolina highways and roadways, and these dangers are even greater when highway defects are introduced into the equation by negligent municipal, state, and federal agencies. Shoulder drop-offs represent one of the most common highway defects, and they can cause or seriously aggravate an accident.

If you have been injured or your vehicle has sustained damage due to a highway defect, then we can help you recover the financial compensation that you are owed. Contact the experienced Charleston highway defect lawyers of the Steinberg Law Firm today at 843-720-2800 to learn more about your legal options.

Effects of a Shoulder Drop-Off Accident

The shoulder of the roadway exists to allow drivers a safe place to pull over if they have mechanical or other problems that require their immediate attention. But when there is a substantial elevation difference between the main road surface and the shoulder surface, it can cause trouble even at low speeds. It is even possible that the shoulder drop-off could make a driver lose control of the vehicle if he or she veered from the lane.

Common damages inflicted in should drop-off accidents include:

• Blown tires
• Wheel damage
• Broken axles
• Shattered glass
• Body damage

Contact Us

We are dedicated to helping drivers obtain financial compensation for the medical bills and costs of repairs that are associated with an accident caused by a highway defect. Contact the Charleston shoulder drop-off lawyers of the Steinberg Law Firm at 843-720-2800 to schedule a free consultation.