Construction zones constitute one of the most dangerous segments of roadway in Mississippi. Construction zones are full of hazards that can cause serious accidents including heavy machinery, open trenches, confusing signage and stop and go traffic. A fatal construction zone accident in Auburn on the I-85 this week left a Mississippi man dead and serves as a grim reminder of the danger posed by hazards in Mississippi construction zones. The Mississippi man was in the center median working on a construction project installing cable barriers when a vehicle veered into the center median and killed the man on impact. After running down the man, the vehicle collided with a traffic barrel before slamming into a bobcat loader.
Mississippi work zone accidents are caused by a variety of factors including driver inattention, excessive speed, debris, heavy equipment in the roadway and a plethora of other causes. Work zones are one of the most dangerous stretches of roadway for drivers, passengers, pedestrians and workers. Some of the most common factors in causing construction zone accidents in Mississippi include:
- Heavy machinery obstructing the roadway
- Inadequate or poorly located warning and signage
- Missing guardrails or barriers
- Inattentive motorists
- Drivers who fail to reduce their speed
- Gravel which can cause vehicles to skid
- Missing stop signs
- Misplaced concrete barriers
- Narrow roadways
- Debris in the roadway
These are only a few of the hazards that make Mississippi construction zones extremely dangerous. Work zones can hide hazards that you could otherwise avoid or place hazards in your path. When the typical hazards present in chaotic construction zones in Mississippi are combined with inclement weather and drunk or distracted drivers the results can be catastrophic life-altering injuries.
Litigation of a Mississippi work zone accident can be complicated because it may involve multiple vehicles, several entities contracted to do work or a public entity that initiated the construction project. There are special procedures involved when pursuing a car accident claim against a public entity and much shorter deadlines for initiating a claim. The chaos and many potential parties that contribute to the typical construction accident can make the investigation and litigation strategy complex. An experienced Mississippi construction zone accident law firm may pursue a claim against general contractors, sub-contractors or outside venders as well as other drivers or the public entity overseeing the project. The experienced Mississippi construction zone accident attorneys at Barrett Law have been providing effective representation to Mississippi auto accident victims for over 75 years. We provide diligent legal representation and impassioned advocacy so we invite you to call us today at 662-834-2376 to learn how we can help.