JENKINTOWN PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEYS

Pennsylvania Road Construction Accidents

Road construction zones may be the most hazardous workplaces in Pennsylvania. Road workers face numerous hazards. Like other construction workers, road workers use potentially dangerous tools and equipment, but they work in an environment that includes traffic. Just one impatient, inattentive or intoxicated driver can be the difference between coming home at night and never coming home again.

Dangers in PA highway work zones:

• Drunk driving
• Distracted driving
• Texting while driving
• Speeding
• Equipment accidents
• Injuries from defective tools or machinery

Pennsylvania has strict laws that are designed to protect highway workers. All work zones must be designated with signs and lights that flash when workers are present. Pennsylvania interstate work zones must have a speed-monitoring device that lets drivers know their speed as they enter the work zone.

Pennsylvania drivers are required to turn on their headlights when entering a posted work zone. Drivers who are caught travelling at more than 11 miles an hour over the posted speed limit may lose their license for fifteen days and fines for certain traffic violations are doubled when the violation occurs in a work zone.

Despite the enhanced penalties, many drivers do not take construction zones seriously. Unfortunately, it is highway workers who suffer.

Pennsylvania highway workers who are injured in an active work zone may be eligible for PA workers’ compensation benefits. If the injury was caused by negligence, the injured worker may be eligible for additional compensation from the person or company responsible for the accident. An Allentown workplace injury lawyer will be able to investigate your accident and determine who is liable for your injury.

If you were injured while working in a PA road construction zone, it is important that you be aware of your rights. Request a free copy of our book, Your Guide To PA Workers’ Compensation. To discuss your own case, please contact the Pennsylvania work zone injury attorneys at Mednick, Mezyk & Kredo to schedule a free no-obligation consultation. Call us at 888-807-WORK or fill out the online contact form.