Pothole Accident

Road surfaces are subject to an incredible amount of physical stress by the flow of motor vehicle traffic. Over time, the weight and force of cars and trucks can wear away the surface and may create fissures. As these cracks lengthen and expand, they may intersect with one another. These intersections can cause a portion of the road surface to become loosened and eventually removed. The resulting dip or hole is known as a pothole, and it can endanger the safety of motorists and their passengers.

If you have been hurt in an accident that was caused by the presence of a pothole, you may be entitled to pursue financial compensation in a lawsuit filed against the negligent municipal agency that was responsible for maintaining the road. Contact the Houston pothole accident attorneys of Williams Kherkher at 832-369-8296 to discuss your legal rights and options.

Pothole Damage

The size and depth of a pothole can vary considerably. These factors can bear significantly upon the effect that such a void can have on the motor vehicles that drive over them. The following are some of the potential consequences of an encounter with a pothole:

• Tire blowouts
• Loss of control due to the jarring
• Damage to the chassis of a vehicle
• Otherwise preventable collisions with other vehicles

If a local or state government fails to adequately maintain its roads, it may be responsible for any damages that result. Our Houston pothole accident attorneys work hard to help our clients pursue the compensation they deserve following accidents caused by road defects.

Contact Us

Let us help you to secure the financial compensation that you are rightfully owed if you have been hurt due to a roadway defect. Contact the Houston pothole lawyers of Williams Kherkher at 832-369-8296.