Traffic Accident Reconstruction: Roadway Defects
Defects in the design or construction of a highway can create hazardous conditions that lead to accidents. Atlanta Engineering Services investigates accidents caused by highway defects. With our engineering and surveying expertise, as well as computer technology, we are able to identify defects in grading, shoulder drop-offs, slope, horizontal and vertical curvatures, super-elevation transitions, as well as slopes that can lead to improper drainage.
Typically, when a design or construction flaw is present, problems associated with hydroplaning, skidding, poor visibility, and other kinds of impairment often are the result.
The highway environment can contribute to a road accident in many ways, including:
- Poor design or layout
- Improperly marked construction work zones
- Inadequate signage and traffic control devices
- Poor road surface condition
- Inadequate or incorrectly constructed curbs
- Lack of adequate drainage
- Missing guardrails and barrier walls
- Worn, poorly maintained or incorrect road markings
- Improper or limited sight distance
Typical Defective Roadways
Improper construction of super elevation transitions- Improper location of catch basins
- Excessive edge of pavement drop-offs
- Accumulation of soil on shoulders prevent adequate drainage
- Hazards obstructing visibility at dangerous intersections
- Improper construction of guard rails
- Ingress and egress ramps that are dangerously short or don't allow safe merging
- Improperly marked construction zones
- Slick pavement or pavement with inadequate skid resistance
- Improper drainage that leads to dangerous street surfaces, ponding, and hydroplaning
- Poorly maintained roadways, rutting, potholes, etc.
- Obstructions limiting visibility at intersection
- Absent, defective, or improper warning signage
- Poorly placed and dangerous highway traffic signals
- Poorly maintained pavement markings
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