Austin Lack of Signs Attorneys
Local and state governments responsible for road maintenance need to keep the proper signs posted to facilitate safe traffic movement. A properly placed warning sign can significantly reduce the chance of a collision, as drivers will approach an area with significantly more caution or awareness. Additionally, many signs post important traffic commands such as where or when to stop and what lane of traffic has the right of way.
To discuss your legal options as an injured motorist after a collision caused by a lack of adequate signage, contact the Austin lack of signs lawyers of the Law Offices of Vic Feazell, P.C., at 877-948-4842 today.
Problems Caused by a Lack of Signs
Though they may not consider it, drivers require a significant number of different highway signs for traffic to safely move along. These signs give crucial information to drivers, who can then adjust accordingly. This cuts back on the possibility of a collision, which in turn reduces the likelihood of injuries.
The following problems may occur if the right signs are not posted correctly:
- Drivers may not stop at an intersection
- Drivers may not know to yield at an intersection
- Drivers may not recognize a one-way road
- Drivers may not realize a problem with roadway conditions ahead
- Drivers may not understand where lanes begin and end
In addition to normal road signs, road paint is an important addition to any road. This paint allows drivers to see what lane of traffic they occupy. This paint can also be used to indicate restrictions on which route the vehicles in a particular lane of traffic are permitted to take.
Contact Us
If you have been injured because of a negligence local or state highway authority, there may be legal action available to you. For more information regarding your legal options after a preventable collision, contact the Austin lack of signs lawyers of the Law Offices of Vic Feazell, P.C., by calling 877-948-4842.
