San Diego Pothole Lawyers
Of the top 10 worst cities for potholes, the state of California has seven of these cities, including San Diego. When roads experience wear over time, they can begin to deteriorate and form openings in the asphalt called potholes. These openings can expand outward and grow from mere inches to several feet deep over time, endangering any motorists who drive over them. Not only can potholes cause extensive damage to a car’s suspension and tires, but they can also cause a driver to lose control of a vehicle, possibly making a collision unavoidable.
If you have been hurt in a crash caused by a pothole, you may be able to seek financial compensation for vehicle repairs, medical bills, and other damages. To learn more about your legal rights and options, contact the San Diego pothole attorneys of Ritter & Associates at (619) 296-0123 today.
Dangers of Potholes
If a pothole is deep enough, the resulting force can be equivalent to that of an accident at 35 miles per hour. Understandably, this can generate a number of different problems, including the following:
- Tire blowout
- Whiplash or other similar injuries
- Collision with another vehicle or stationary objects after losing control of your vehicle
The frustrating reality is that potholes can and should be timely and properly repaired by a municipal authority when they first appear. Unfortunately, this sometimes seems to rank low in the order of their priorities, and motorists are left to pay the price.
Contact Us
If you have been injured in a car accident as a result of hitting a pothole, do not hesitate to seek legal counsel and representation. Contact the San Diego pothole lawyers of Ritter & Associates by calling (619) 296-0123.
