What Every Driver Needs to Know to Stay Safe and Protect Your Rights
- Protect yourself by following these five steps:
- Slow Down Early: Reduce your speed before you hit the barrels. Fines are doubled in Ohio work zones.
- Ditch Distractions: Distracted driving is a leading cause of work zone fatalities. Put the phone away.
- Merge Early: Last-second merging causes dangerous rear-end collisions.
- Keep Your Distance: Ensure you can always see the rear tires of the vehicle in front of you.
- Plan Ahead: Check ODOT or traffic apps before leaving to avoid rush-hour frustration.
Injured in a Work Zone? Know Your Rights
Work zone crashes are legally complex because multiple parties can share liability.
For Drivers: Document the scene thoroughly, tell 911 dispatchers you are in a construction zone, and call a lawyer before giving any insurance statements.
For Road Workers: If you are hit by a vehicle on the job, you aren’t limited to just workers’ comp. You may be entitled to significant additional compensation through a third-party personal injury claim against the negligent driver.
Don’t let insurance companies limit your recovery. If you’ve been injured, contact Scott Kalish at Kalish Law immediately for a free, no-obligation consultation. 216-502-0570
