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Construction work zones pose significant hazards—not only for motorists passing through but also for the workers who build and maintain our roads, bridges, and highways. Ensuring safety in these areas is critical.

Negligence in work zones can lead to serious accidents and injuries. In 2022, there were:

  • Approximately 96,000 crashes
  • Approximately 37,000 injuries
  • 891 fatal injuries
  • 136 pedestrian fatal injuries; 105 were workers

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Construction Work Zone Negligence Leads to Accidents

Safe work zones are the responsibility of those managing the site, and negligence leading to accidents can take several dangerous forms, including:

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  • Unaddressed hazards: Failing to repair or warn drivers about dangerous shoulder or pavement edge drop-offs that can cause loss of vehicle control.
  • Roadway debris: Loose materials littering the road, making it hard to navigate through the work zone and increasing the risk of collisions.
  • Misplaced barriers: Barrels or other safety barriers pushed aside, leaving drivers unaware of hazardous areas to avoid.
  • Poor signage: Not providing adequate warning signs for lane changes or other important driving instructions.
  • Missing barricades and inadequate protection: Failing to install barricades to prevent drivers from veering off the road into active construction sites. Lack of proper barriers separating traffic lanes from construction sites.

$3 Million Award Against Highway Department and Contractors for Defective Construction Zone

If you’ve suffered injuries due to negligence in a construction work zone, you may be entitled to compensation. For example, a $3 million verdict was awarded against a highway department and contractors for a defective construction zone that led to a serious accident. You deserve justice, too.

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Protecting Workers in Construction Work Zones

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Keeping a work zone safe for motorists is just one responsibility of those managing the site; construction workers themselves face serious risks. Construction zone workers are just as likely to be struck by construction or maintenance-related equipment (dump trucks, bulldozers, graders) as by cars, tractor-trailers, or other vehicles.

If safety protocols are ignored, workers may be left vulnerable to injury, making legal action necessary to hold responsible parties accountable.

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Our lawyers have earned a strong reputation for successfully helping clients obtain sizeable settlements and verdicts against government authorities and construction companies. For you, this means experienced personal injury attorneys who are creative, resourceful, and tenacious.

Plus, our personal injury legal team offers you:

  • Over 80 years of combined legal experience
  • Recognition of Super Lawyers for 10+ years
  • The AV Preeminence Rating for Ethical Standards & Legal Ability
  • A compassionate, client-centered approach for advocacy for you and your family

A Legal Team Focused on Obtaining Compensation for You

Any of the hazards outlined above can lead to devastating accidents. Responsibility for these incidents may fall on:

  • Government entities responsible for maintaining roads and highways.
  • Contractors who fail to follow safety regulations or who fail to construct or build roads properly.
  • Employers who disregard OSHA workplace safety regulations.

Our goal is simple: helping you and your family rebuild your lives. That means our lawyers are focused on securing a full financial recovery for you, exploring every possible source of compensation.

Free Evaluation from Our Construction Work Zone Attorneys

When dealing with construction work zone accidents, you need a Kansas City personal injury lawyer who is prepared to invest the time and resources needed to investigate your case thoroughly.

Call us today at (877) 284-6600 for a free, no-obligation evaluation of your case.

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Editor’s Note: This page was originally written and published on January 9, 2016; it was reviewed for content and accuracy on April 17, 2025, and republished at that time.

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