"Normal" Road Hazards Can Cause Serious Injuries for Motorcyclists
While roads that are not properly maintained can be a nuisance to car and truck drivers, they can be dangerous for motorcyclists. Loose gravel, potholes and other road hazards can cause accidents resulting in serious injury to bike riders. If you or a family member has been injured due to dangerous road conditions, a personal injury lawyer can help you recover the benefits and compensation you need to maintain financial stability.
My name is Tim Leigh-Bell, and as a personal injury lawyer, I have represented accident victims and their families in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and throughout Ontario for more than 30 years. I seek to help my clients protect their rights and maximize their insurance settlements.
Hazardous Road Conditions Leading to Cycle Crashes
If your motorcycle accident was caused by preventable road hazards, you may be entitled to seek additional compensation from the local or provincial road authority. Types of dangerous road conditions could include:
- Potholes and cracked pavement disrepair
- Improper drainage systems
- Failure to maintain the grade of an unpaved road
- Failure to prevent erosion
- Hazardous construction obstacles such as improperly placed barrels, cones and signage
- Railway crossings
Municipalities, railway companies and the province are required to have policies in place to ensure the safe upkeep of their roads and railroads. When those policies are ignored, I can help you seek compensation for your:
- Medical expenses
- Financial losses
- Lost income and benefits
- Lost working capacity and the loss of opportunity
- Pain, suffering and loss of enjoyment of life
I will enlist the help of top professional experts such as accident reconstruction engineers, doctors, occupational therapists and vocational experts to determine liability and the full extent of your injuries.
Injured in Mississauga or Toronto? Contact Motorcycle Accidents Lawyer Tim Leigh-Bell
If you or a family member suffered an injury caused by potholes, loose gravel, bad highway design or other dangerous road conditions, Mississauga injury lawyer Tim Leigh-Bell can help. To discuss your case with me in a free initial consultation, contact my firm at 289-652-1611 or toll free at 1-800-626-7041 to schedule an appointment. We handle cases on a contingency basis, meaning there are no legal fees payable by you until settlement.