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Road Debris Caused My Crash

Let the Wilmington Car Accident Lawyers at Jacobs & Crumplar, P.A. Help You Get the Compensation You Deserve for Your Injuries

Sometimes, things just get in the way, whether in life or on the road. When you get into a car accident while driving because of a piece of road debris, whether a piece of unsecured cargo, a fallen tree limb, or leftover material scattered after construction work, the collision can cause severe injuries and significant property damage. If you have had an accident because of road debris, let our Wilmington car accident lawyers at Jacobs & Crumplar, P.A. tell you what you need to know.

Who Is Responsible for a Road Debris Accident?

In order to pursue an insurance claim or personal injury lawsuit to recover compensation for your damages, you need to pinpoint the responsible party and file your claim against them. However, accidents involving road debris do not always have a clear-cut at-fault party.

For instance, if a truck driver’s negligent driving caused logs or other materials to fall from their flatbed and hit your car, you could hold the driver liable. If a construction company failed to clean up their construction site and left debris on the road without visible warning signs, you could file your claim against the company.

Government agencies specifically have the duty to maintain safe roadways. If a municipality or state agency neglects its duty to repair roads or clear hazards, they may share responsibility for your crash. Unfortunately, government entities often possess special legal protections, such as sovereign immunity. If you need to hold an agency liable for your injuries, you will likely need experienced legal counsel on your side.

Sometimes, you can pinpoint multiple responsible parties—it all depends on your specific circumstances.

What Should You Do After a Road Debris Accident?

Immediately after any major accident, call 911 to seek medical attention. Not only will you give yourself the best chance of catching both visible and invisible injuries, but you will also generate a medical report that can link your injuries to your accident.

While on the phone with 911, report the accident to the police and ask them for a copy of the police report as evidence. If you can, take photos or videos of the debris, the damage to your vehicle, and any visible injuries.

How Can a Lawyer Help You After a Road Debris Accident?

If you want to claim the maximum payout possible for your debris-related collision, you need to prove as much as possible that other parties caused your accident. Delaware’s comparative negligence law allows courts to reduce your compensation by the percentage for which you were responsible for the collision. For instance, if you were 15% at fault because you took your eyes off the road, you may see 15% less in your final compensation amount.

An experienced car accident lawyer can help maximize your payout by thoroughly investigating your crash, soliciting expert testimony, and applying their in-depth understanding of relevant state and federal laws. They will also negotiate on your behalf with insurance adjusters and advocate for you in court, helping you receive fair compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

Let the Wilmington Car Accident Lawyers at Jacobs & Crumplar, P.A. Help You Get the Compensation You Deserve for Your Injuries

If you have suffered an injury due to hazardous debris on the road, trust the Wilmington car accident lawyers at Jacobs & Crumplar, P.A. to build your best case to demand maximum compensation for your injuries. We have years of experience helping car accident victims litigate complex accident cases, and we are confident that we can help you, too. Call us at 302-656-5445 or contact us online for a free consultation. Our New Castle and Millsboro, Delaware, office locations proudly serve clients in New Castle County, Kent County, and Sussex County.