Broken Street Lights

Many roads utilize street lights to help drivers with visibility at night. Though automobiles are equipped with headlights, street lights illuminate larger areas for great distances, which headlights simply cannot do. Many drivers depend on street lights for safe driving conditions at night.

Unfortunately, broken street lights may cause drivers to get into accidents. If you or someone you love was injured in an accident caused by poor visibility, contact the Philadelphia car accident lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 215-238-1130.

Potential Hazards

As previously mentioned, street lights illuminate large stretches of roads so that drivers can see what is ahead. When these lights are broken, a driver may be unable to react to dangerous conditions, such as:

• Wild animals, such as deer
• Other drivers
• Road defects
• Sharp turns or curves in the road

In many cases, accidents resulting from poor lighting are one-car accidents, but some may involve multiple cars if other drivers are in the vicinity. Drivers may suffer serious injuries as a result of these accidents. While it is advised to avoid driving at night when possible, some drivers may need to commute when it is dark. Ultimately, the blame for broken streetlights may fall upon the local government, as it is usually responsible for maintaining city fixtures.

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Limited visibility due to broken street lights may prevent a driving hazard. If you or your loved ones were injured in an accident resulting from limited visibility, you may be entitled to financial compensation for your injuries. Contact the Philadelphia car accident attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 215-238-1130 for more information.