New highways offer the promise of faster commutes and safer roads, but they can also create dangers when the construction takes a long time. Also, government officials who are in charge of designing new roadways don’t always make the best choices about the safest way to construct a new highway. If you were hurt in a car accident involving road construction or an unsafe road design, you may be entitled to compensation. Our compassionate and experienced team of Alabama personal injury lawyers are waiting to answer your questions and to help you protect your rights.
Recently, the Alabama Department of Transportation made announcements about the widening of I-565 in Huntsville stating that it will be widened to three lanes. In order to do this, DOT will pave over the 14-foot shoulder. This means that some of the new lanes may only be 12-feet wide. DOT insists that it will still be safe, but without a sufficient shoulder for people who are having car trouble or who need to pull over, it could lead to more accidents.