Like most Americans, your summer plans might include a vacation involving interstate travel in your vehicle. Cars, vans and semi-trailers travel at extremely high speeds on the interstate, making them a prime area for vehicle crashes if you are not careful. With posted speed limits of 65 mph and higher, many drivers choose to driver even faster, thereby putting themselves and other drivers at risk.
When there is interstate road construction, the lanes can narrow sometimes with little notice. When construction is shut down for the day, the barriers and equipment can be difficult to see for drivers. In addition, unlike city roads, you will see a variety of vehicles on the interstate, including:
· Cars
· Trucks
· Motorcycles
· SUVs and RVs
· Large commercial semi-trailers
· Buses
Some of the most violent interstate accidents can occur when a section of the interstate turns to gravel due to construction. Some drivers fail to realize that their vehicles have significantly less traction in gravel. As a result, they lose control and cause a car crash.
If your summer road trip results in a car accident, call our office for a free case review with a personal injury lawyer. We can help you.
Harrell & Nowak, L.L.C. – New Orleans accident lawyers