Bridge Accidents

Almost every major city has a bridge that spans a river, channel, or bay to help residents commute from one area of the city to another. Bridge architects and civil engineers do their best to design safe passageways for public use. Each day bridges and other elevated roadways sustain a demanding load of traffic without error, but over time bridges can develop structural problems, deteriorate, and require maintenance. Bridge accidents can suddenly put tens or even hundreds of people in danger if the structure becomes unsafe.

Bridge accidents can result from a number of causes. Drivers who veer from their lane to avoid a collision may hit the sidewall, which, if not secure, could send the car careening off of the bridge. Barriers and barricades on bridges and other raised roadways are designed to prevent cars from falling and also to minimize impact, but if they are not properly installed or maintained the driver could be put in great danger.

Another common problem is the structural integrity of the bridge. A beam or section of concrete may crack, shift, or otherwise become unstable, affecting the security of the entire bridge. On cable bridges, a cable may come loose or break if the weight is not properly distributed.

Austin is full of bridges and elevated roadways on which drivers may have an accident. Mopac, 360, Congress, 1st Street, and I-35 are just a few of the roadways which require drivers to cross a bridge. When bridges are not sound, someone may be liable for not properly maintaining the bridge.

The bridge architects, engineers, construction companies, or maintenance crews may be responsible for a bridge error that results in an accident. If you have been involved in an accident because a bridge was not structurally sound or secure, consider contacting a personal injury lawyer immediately. You may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and damages.

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For more information on bridge accident liability and seeking compensation, please contact experienced Austin personal injury lawyer Vic Feazell, P.C. today at 877-948-4842.