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Tampa Work Zone Accidents Lawyer
Tough representation for drivers, passengers, and pedestrians who suffer work zone injuries
New roads and buildings are continually being built, expanded, or modified throughout Tampa. During this construction, drivers regularly have to cope with delays and detours. They shouldn’t have to cope with collisions with other drivers or construction vehicles. At MattLaw, we understand the proper way for construction sites to protect their workers, drivers, passengers, and pedestrians from vehicle accidents, falling debris, and other construction accidents. Our Tampa work zone accident lawyers have 35 years of experience holding defendants liable for personal injuries and fatalities. Call us now if you were injured or a loved one died in a work zone accident.
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What are work zone accidents?
Construction companies are continually working to build, expand, and improve roads throughout Tampa. Road construction work also includes installing bridges, road shoulders, plumbing, and cables, as well as clearing tree branches and other visibility obstructions. Whether the work is being done on the Lee Roy Selmon Expressway, the Suncoast Parkway, or any other roads throughout Tampa, the companies that perform the construction work must comply with local industry standards to prevent accidents from happening.
Construction work at work zones often involves reducing the number of lanes of travel, which requires cars to merge into other lanes of travel. Traffic should move away from the construction site to minimize harm to the workers and to ensure that construction vehicles don’t come into contact with local drivers.
Construction companies should ensure that the directions for drivers are clear and a safe distance from the work site. Work zones are also dangerous because the roads near the site may have debris, gravel, sand, and other materials that make travel difficult. Construction sites need proper lighting when it’s dark outside.
According to the Federal Highway Administration, in 2022, there were 891 deaths nationwide of drivers and passengers and 742 deaths of pedestrians and bicyclists at work zones. Of all fatalities, 21% involved a rear-end collision, 30% involved a commercial vehicle, and 34% were due to speeding.
Why do work zone accidents happen in Tampa?
Construction company negligence
At MattLaw, we hold work zone construction companies accountable when they fail to protect the public. Some of the causes of accidents at work zones include the following:
- The construction company directs traffic too close to the construction site.
- There are not clear enough instructions for drivers through overhead signs, road signs, workers who direct traffic, and other methods.
- The lane changes and instructions do not meet the demands of the local traffic.
- Any barricades or cones set up to direct traffic are not in the proper position.
- The lanes near the construction site do not have the proper markings or paint.
- The construction site places construction vehicles such as cranes, bulldozers, vehicles that lift workers into the trees, and other vehicles too close to local traffic.
- The construction site work is not in compliance with the Federal Highway Traffic Administration and any Florida regulations.
Driver negligence
At MattLaw, we also hold drivers accountable when they fail to comply with construction instructions and detours or fail to drive safely under the circumstances. Some of the reasons drivers may be liable for construction accidents include the following:
- Speeding and other traffic offenses. Generally, work zone construction requires that drivers slow down, often well below the speed limit.
- Driver distraction. Drivers should never text, talk on their mobile phones, look at a GPS for other routes, eat, or drink while driving through a work zone.
- Merging. Drivers need to merge responsibly, which generally means respecting the needs of cars to move into their lane of travel or to safely merge into another lane of travel. Courtesy should take priority over being a bully.
- Road conditions. Drivers should be alert to changes in the road material, any debris on the road, whether there is a road shoulder, whether any roads are wet, and other road conditions.
What injuries do work zone accidents cause?
Our Tampa work zone lawyers represent drivers, passengers, bicycle riders, and pedestrians who suffer any serious injury, including the following:
- Spinal cord damage, including paralysis and herniated disks
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Traumatic amputation/loss of limb
- Broken bones/fractures
- Whiplash
- Back, shoulder, and neck pain
- Burns
- Internal bleeding or organ damage
- Cuts, bruises, and lacerations
- Nerve and muscle damage
- Tissue and tendon damage
- Emotional trauma
- Death
We demand compensation for all your medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, property damage, and all other financial and personal damages.
In wrongful death cases, we demand compensation for the funeral and burial expenses, the loss of financial support from your loved one, the loss of personal support from your loved one, and the value of the services your loved one would have provided.
Who is responsible for work zone accidents?
At MattLaw, we file construction accident claims against everyone responsible for your accident. The defendants may include:
- The construction company. We file claims against the construction company, any contractors or subcontractors, and any engineers or other related professionals who fail to comply with federal or Florida work zone laws or regulations or work zone construction standards for their type of project. The negligence may be in the planning of the project, the monitoring of the project, or in failing to respond to any emergencies. The negligence may also be in failing to supervise the trucks that bring materials into and out of the site and the operators of the vehicles at the construction site.
- Negligent drivers. Our Tampa work zone lawyers hold drivers who cause an accident at or near a construction site accountable for failing to use proper caution and failing to understand what routes they need to take and how fast they can travel.
We may also file claims against more than one driver and other defendants involved in the construction of the work zone project.
We represent the occupants of motor vehicles, pedestrians, and bicycle riders. Our lawyers also represent the families of anyone who tragically dies due to work zone negligence. Our attorneys also represent independent contractors who work at the construction site and employees who may have a third-party claim.
Do you have a work zone accident attorney near me?
Yes. MattLaw is located at 304 S Plant Avenue in Tampa, Florida. If you are too injured to come to us, we can make arrangements to come to you. We also consult with clients by phone and online video.
Our lawyers will answer your questions and prepare you for each stage of the claims process.
Get help from our accomplished Tampa work zone accident lawyers today
Work zone accidents are preventable. At MattLaw, we have 35 years of experience holding construction companies and drivers accountable when they fail to take proper precautions at work sites. Our Tampa work zone accident lawyers hold defendants liable when they fail to protect drivers and pedestrians. Please phone us or complete our contact form to schedule a free consultation. We handle car accident claims on a contingency fee basis, which means we receive compensation only if you do.