JENKINTOWN PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEYS

Every year, more than 40,000 Americans are injured in road construction work zone accidents. In 2012, 1,661 of work zone accidents took place in Pennsylvania. Half of these accidents involved injuries. Some Pennsylvania work zone accidents were fatal—21 people lost their lives, three were highway workers.

It is summer and that means that road construction crews are working overtime to finish projects before the cold weather hits. It’s easy to become impatient with all the traffic delays, but it is important to remember that an accident will only increase the delay. Be patient. Following safety rules will keep you safe, keep highway workers safe, and help make sure that everyone gets to go home uninjured.

Our Allentown Workers’ Compensation Lawyers’ PA Construction Zone Safety Tips

• Allow extra time if you know there will be road construction on your route.
• Stay alert while driving in PA construction zones.
• Put your cell phone away. Avoid distractions so you can give full attention to the roadway.
• Turn on your headlights so other drivers and workers can see your vehicle.
• Keep an eye out for road workers and work equipment.
• Pay close attention to signs.
• Slow down to the posted speed limit.
• Don’t slow down too much. You should not impede the flow of traffic.
• Be patient. Don’t try to drive around traffic.
• Don’t follow too closely. You should leave room for sudden stops. Expect the unexpected.
• Never change lanes in a work zone.
• Follow the directions given by work zone flaggers.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), most work zone related accidents are caused by speeding, following too closely, or making improper lane changes. In Pennsylvania fines are doubled for speeding in a work zone and a driver may lose his license for 15 days.

If you have been seriously injured while working in a Pennsylvania construction zone, call the Allentown work injury attorneys at Mednick, Mezyk & Kredo. Our Pennsylvania workers’ compensation attorneys can help you get full compensation for your workplace injury case. To learn more call our office at 888-807-WORK.