Encino Dangerous Roadways Lawyer

A hazardous road goes far beyond a simple bump. It includes massive, tire-destroying potholes on Ventura Boulevard, faded lane markings merging onto the 101 Freeway, blind corners obscured by overgrown city landscaping, broken traffic lights, missing guardrails, and uneven pavement in active construction zones. If a severe infrastructure flaw caused your crash, we can investigate it.

Time is your absolute biggest enemy in these specific cases. If your accident was caused by a city or state government failure, California law requires you to file a formal administrative claim within a highly restrictive six-month window. Waiting for your injuries to heal before contacting an attorney is a massive mistake that will permanently destroy your right to compensation.

Yes, but it makes gathering evidence incredibly urgent. Government agencies are notorious for rushing out to repair a defect immediately after a severe collision to cover their tracks. If you are physically able, take highly detailed photographs of the road condition, the lack of warning signs, and your vehicle right at the scene. Then, call our office immediately so we can lock down the evidence before it disappears entirely.

California follows a rule called comparative negligence. This means even if you were partially at fault, such as driving a few miles over the speed limit, you can still recover financial damages. The government defense attorneys will absolutely try to shift 100 percent of the blame onto you. We aggressively defend your driving record and keep the legal focus strictly on the city’s catastrophic failure to maintain the road.