Motorcycle Accident Legal Center

Bad Road Conditions Put Bikers at Risk

Whether you're slogging through nasty weather conditions or riding your motorcycle on a poorly-maintained road, any number of problems can lead to severe injuries.

The Dangers of Hazardous Roads

A sudden bump or pothole can cause you to lose control. Steep berm drop-offs can lead to dangerous falls. Messy construction sites can directly impact you as a motorcycle rider, since you're unprotected against the chance of falling objects or large machines.

Timing is Critical in Motorcycle Accidents Caused by Bad Roads

State agencies and local municipalities are in charge of roadways. Many of these agencies place time limits on making injury claims.

Our motorcycle accident investigation team will work fast to gather evidence before:

  • The ice melts away.
  • The pothole is filled.
  • The road is repaired.
  • The construction is completed.

Roadway Dangers in Pennsylvania

Learn more about hazardous road conditions that put bikers in serious risk of having a motorcycle accident:

  • Berms and Low Shoulders
  • Construction Zones
  • Fixed Objects in the Road
  • Ice and Winter Conditions
  • Improperly Marked Roads
  • Non-Standard Intersection Features
  • Oil and Chip Roads
  • Potholes and Missing Pavement
  • Road Medians
  • Roads That Need to Be Resurfaced
  • Slippery When Wet Areas