PennDOT's orange barrels seem to line every Pennsylvania highway. While construction zones are dangerous for road workers, they're also high-risk areas for delivery drivers, truckers, and anyone who drives for work.
Why Construction Zones Are Dangerous
- Lane shifts and narrow lanes
- Sudden speed changes
- Distracted drivers reading signs
- Impatient drivers making dangerous moves
- Uneven pavement and poor road conditions
- Reduced visibility at night
Higher Fines, Higher Damages
Pennsylvania doubles traffic fines in active work zones. This reflects how seriously the law treats work zone safety. When a driver causes a crash in a work zone, their negligence may be seen as more severe - potentially leading to higher personal injury damages.
Your Claim After a Work Zone Accident
If you were working when hit in a construction zone, you have workers' comp rights regardless of fault. If another driver caused the crash, you also have a personal injury claim. And in some cases, the construction company or road contractor may share liability for unsafe conditions.
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