Road Defects
Road defects are significantly more dangerous to motorcyclists than they are to other motorists. Even the most skilled motorcycle riders are extremely vulnerable to road defects and as such, they must take precautions to prevent injury. But even precautions can only help to a point if the roads are poorly designed and improperly maintained.
If you were injured in a motorcycle accident and there were defects with the road you were travelling on, contact the dedicated Iowa road defect attorneys of the Pete Leehey Law Firm, P.C. at 877-209-9452.
Types of Road Defects
There are a number of road defects that pose immediate and serious dangers to motorists, and to motorcycle users in particular. Some of these include:
- Uneven Pavement
- Potholes
- Shoulder Drop offs
- Missing guardrails and barricades
- Debris on roadways
- Lack of safety warnings
- Lack of shoulder space
- Poorly designed speed bumps
Any of these road defects can put a motorist in great danger. Many of these defects are especially dangerous to motorcyclists, as they can cause them to lose control over their vehicles and cause a devastating accident. For example, uneven pavement can easily affect the stability of a two-wheeled motorcycle, causing the rider to lose control of his or her bike as he or she encounters an uneven surface.
Contact Us
If you or someone dear to you was injured in a motorcycle accident caused by a roadway defect, contact the experienced Iowa motorcycle accident lawyers of the Pete Leehey Law Firm, P.C. today by calling 877-209-9452.