Las Vegas Pothole Lawyer

Potholes are a common sight on highways and streets all across the United States. Potholes are large chunks of pavement missing from the surface of the roadway, leaving a hole that can damage vehicle tires, suspension and bodies, and can even cause injury to unsuspecting pedestrians who do not see them. Potholes are formed when stress fractures in the pavement intersect, eventually leading to chunks of pavement becoming loosened from the remainder of the street. When the pavement is removed as a result of constantly being driven over, a small hole forms which eventually grows large as more and more pavement is removed or washed away.

If you or a loved one has suffered personal injury or vehicular damage due to driving over a pothole, contact the Las Vegas pothole attorneys of William Palmer & Associates, P.C. at 702-888-2222. We will thoroughly evaluate the facts of your case and determine if you have a legal claim to damages.

How to Prevent Damage from a Pothole

Driving quickly over a pothole can easily cause hundreds or even thousands of dollars worth of damage to a vehicle. There are numerous steps that you can take to help prevent damage if you approach a pothole, some of which include:

• Slow down. The slower you hit the pothole, the lower the chance that damage will occur
• Do not brake while driving over a pothole. When you hit the brakes, the weight transfers to the most vulnerable parts of the car
• Hold the steering wheel firmly. This will decrease the odds that your car will lose control

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Potholes are a frustrating fixture on many public roads, and when an accident occurs because of one, determining liability can often be difficult. If you or a loved one has suffered damage due to driving over a pothole, contact the Las Vegas pothole lawyers of William Palmer & Associates, P.C. at 702-888-2222 to learn more about your legal options.