Memphis Truck Accident Attorney Says Work Zone Accident Risk is Still Present in Winter

By Thomas Greer | December 23, 2014

Although the warmer months are prime time for road construction, there are still plenty of construction projects that are currently in progress on roads throughout the state of Tennessee. A pair of recent accidents near a work zone on Interstate 40 in West Knox County that claimed the life of one man and injured two others serves as a reminder that work zone safety can be an issue for Tennessee drivers at any time of year.

The first accident occurred when the driver of a passenger vehicle collided with the rear of a tractor trailer which was stopped in traffic. A few moments after that, the driver of another passenger vehicle rear-ended a fourth vehicle and caused it to veer off of the road. The second accident occurred at slow speed, because both cars were slowing down because of traffic. The driver who struck the fourth vehicle was not wearing a seat belt and was killed in the crash. His passenger, as well as the driver of the fourth vehicle was injured.

While the aforementioned accident occurred on a stretch of road that was leading up to a work zone, many other accidents occur within the work zones themselves. These accidents can kill or injure the drivers and passengers who are riding in the vehicles that collide, as well as construction workers who are present in the work zone. It is important that drivers watch out for work zones, even in the winter, and adjust their driving as needed to proceed safely through them. When you see traffic cones, orange signs, flashing lights, and lighted sign boards, pay close attention to where they are directing you to go. Also, slow down as you approach the area where the traffic pattern has been changed, and switch lanes well ahead of time if the traffic signals direct you to do so. If you use extra caution and follow the reduced speed limits that apply in and near work zones, you help to ensure your safety, as well as that of your passengers, other people in other vehicles, and construction workers.

Many people do not expect to encounter work zones on the highways during the winter months. However, there are still road projects which are underway, and safe work zone driving habits are just as important now as they are at other times of the year. If someone that you love has been killed or you have been hurt by a Tennessee highway work zone accident, contact an automobile accident attorney right away. The skilled Memphis Truck Accident Attorneys at Bailey & Greer, PLLC are here to help you pursue the recovery that you deserve. Our attorneys can sit down with you to learn all about the details of your case before explaining what your options are so that you can decide how to proceed. To learn more about what we can do for you, please call us today, at 901-680-9777.

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