[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/www.mkhlawyers.com\/blog\/road-construction-accidents\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.mkhlawyers.com\/blog\/road-construction-accidents\/","headline":"What to Do If You Are Injured Due to Road Construction in Alabama","name":"What to Do If You Are Injured Due to Road Construction in Alabama","description":"In cities in Alabama and across the U.S. \u2013 and especially those with rising populations like Huntsville \u2013 infrastructure needs are increasing, and road construction is often necessary. Drivers must remain alert while driving and should exercise caution when driving in construction zones. The municipality will usually try to facilitate safety by putting up warning […]","datePublished":"2019-04-01","dateModified":"2026-02-03","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.mkhlawyers.com\/blog\/author\/jaielloalinjurylaw-com\/#Person","name":"Joey Aiello","url":"https:\/\/www.mkhlawyers.com\/blog\/author\/jaielloalinjurylaw-com\/","identifier":10,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/e7a703a8c163c7de96641f2325cf4e32c68f2a48627ff5796f127af5f35ee02b?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/e7a703a8c163c7de96641f2325cf4e32c68f2a48627ff5796f127af5f35ee02b?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Morris, King & Hodge, P.C.","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.mkhlawyers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/mkh-logo.png","url":"https:\/\/www.mkhlawyers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/mkh-logo.png","width":412,"height":78}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.mkhlawyers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/road-construction-192894_1920.jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.mkhlawyers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/road-construction-192894_1920.jpg","height":1280,"width":1920},"url":"https:\/\/www.mkhlawyers.com\/blog\/road-construction-accidents\/","about":["Personal Injury"],"wordCount":706,"articleBody":"In cities in Alabama and across the U.S. \u2013 and especially those with rising populations like Huntsville \u2013 infrastructure needs are increasing, and road construction is often necessary. Drivers must remain alert while driving and should exercise caution when driving in construction zones.The municipality will usually try to facilitate safety by putting up warning signs, reducing speed limits, and closing off areas, but accidents are still common. Drivers and their passengers, as well as workers on the job, are at risk of severe or fatal injuries\u00a0in the event of an accident.Causes of Road Work AccidentsAccidents in road construction zones are often caused by factors like low visibility, lane closures \u2013 especially those requiring short-notice merging \u2013 and construction vehicles entering and exiting work sites.In some cases, drivers are put at risk by uneven or narrow lanes, a lack of guard rails, potholes, and inattentive flaggers failing to warn of hazardous road conditions.For workers, a construction site presents many safety hazards. Workers who are performing road construction tasks have to work with or near heavy machinery as well as perform their duties\u00a0 as pedestrians near the flow of traffic.Common Road Construction InjuriesThe most common injury experienced by road construction workers in car accidents is being struck by a moving vehicle. Common injuries sustained by road construction workers include:Injuries from being struck by a vehicleFallsElectrocutionCrush injuriesIndustrial equipment-related accidentsFor drivers involved in road construction accidents, the most common causes of injuries are:Collision with temporary bollards or railsCrashes caused by inattentive driversInjury from debris or materialsVehicles entering or leaving the jobsiteWho Is Liable for Road Construction Injuries?Workers\u2019 compensation\u00a0is usually available in the state of Alabama for construction workers who are hurt on the job. These benefits typically cover medical bills and provide partial replacement of lost income to the worker during their recovery.However, workers\u2019 compensation benefits may not be enough for workers who suffer catastrophic injuries caused by a negligent driver in a construction zone. Pain and suffering are not covered by workers\u2019 compensation policies, and only a portion of the lost wages the worker would have earned is paid.If you were hurt due to a negligent driver or a third-party contractor, you could be eligible to file a third-party lawsuit to secure additional compensation in addition to the\u00a0workers\u2019 comp\u00a0benefits you are owed.If you are a driver who was injured by another driver or due to construction company negligence, you could be eligible to pursue a personal injury claim\u00a0against the person or party responsible for your injuries.What to Do If You Are Injured Due to Road ConstructionIf you are a driver or a construction worker who has been hurt in an accident in a road construction zone, you should immediately seek medical care. Not only will you get the diagnosis and treatment that you need to protect your health, but your visit to the emergency room or urgent care clinic will also generate a medical record of treatment. This record could be vital if you need to file an injury claim.If you are able to remain on site after the accident, secure as much evidence as possible. Photos of the scene and your injuries, eyewitness statements, and the contact information of the other parties involved could be vital later on. If you need emergency medical treatment, try to get someone on the scene to help collect this information for you.If you were hurt at work, make sure to notify your supervisor immediately and file a written report as soon as you can.As soon as you are able to, you should\u00a0contact an attorney\u00a0to discuss the specifics of your case and learn about the legal options available to you.How Can Morris King & Hodge, P.C., Help Me?The Huntsville and Florence accident attorneys at\u00a0Morris, King & Hodge, P.C.,\u00a0are prepared to help you seek compensation if you\u2019ve been hurt in a road construction accident. We represent injured workers and others who have been hurt in accidents on or near road construction sites throughout Alabama.Call us\u00a0or\u00a0contact us online\u00a0to schedule a free consultation today."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/www.mkhlawyers.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"What to Do If You Are Injured Due to Road Construction in Alabama","item":"https:\/\/www.mkhlawyers.com\/blog\/road-construction-accidents\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]