Almost a year ago, a woman was killed when a large chunk of concrete from a dangerous pothole in the road broke through her vehicle’s windshield. The 33-year-old woman was traveling through Alabama with her husband and two children, on their way home to South Carolina.
State officials confirmed that the money was paid as compensation to the woman’s family for the unfortunate freak accident – the result of unsafe road conditions that the state had left unaddressed until the incident occurred. After an investigation into the cause of the accident, state officials realized that the matter was an issue of premises liability, and negotiated a settlement with the surviving husband and his family.
Even on a public road, citizens have a reasonable expectation that the premises they are using are maintained for safety. If a piece of property used by the public is neglected by its owners, it can become a danger in several ways. No one expects unfortunate accidents like this to occur, but attentiveness and careful maintenance can easily prevent them.
If you or a loved one has been injured or killed because of another party’s failure to maintain their property, you may be entitled to compensation. Please contact the experienced Alabama premises liability attorneys at Long & Waite today to schedule your free case evaluation.
