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Potholes left unrepaired can pose a danger to cyclists and pedestrians.\u00a0 Rolling road repair crews are a common sight during the spring months following a harsh winter.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

After a rough winter like 2014-15 in Northern Virginia, our roadways are filled with potholes. That can only mean one thing now that the weather is warming up — road crews trying to repair these dangerous cavities in the asphalt — before someone gets hurt.<\/p>\n

A case in Tuscon, Arizona was settled last month in private mediation. A cyclist, believing there was a big puddle in front of him, rode through the puddle only to learn it was, in fact, a large pothole.<\/p>\n

The cyclist, who was thrown from his bicycle, broke his spine in three places and injured his shoulder. He spent five days in the hospital and filed a lawsuit against the city of Tuscon. The amount of the settlement?\u00a0 $250,000.\u00a0 That would fix a lot of potholes!<\/p>\n

Virginia athletes lawyer Doug Landau tried essentially the very same case, and was able to win a settlement for a cyclist injured in much the same way.\u00a0 Additionally, another of Landau’s clients was injured after stepping into an “invisible,” water-filled pothole at a Manassas area fast food restaurant.\u00a0 Landau won damages for this injured construction worker as well.<\/p>\n

“When there is negligence on the part of a land owner, restaurant, or other business owner in failing to either repair a pothole or provide proper warning of the danger, a plaintiff has a reasonable chance of collecting damages for injuries sustained,” notes Landau. “If you do fall or ride through a pothole and sustain injuries, assuming you are able, take pictures of the area, gather names of witnesses (if any), and contact an experienced lawyer to help with your case.”<\/p>\n

If you or someone you know has been injured in a parking lot or roadway, and suspect the property owner or other agency is guilty of negligence, and there are questions as to what laws apply, email<\/a> or call Abrams Landau, Ltd<\/a>. at once (703-796-9555).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

After a rough winter like 2014-15 in Northern Virginia, our roadways are filled with potholes. That can only mean one thing now that the weather is warming up — road crews trying to repair these dangerous cavities in the asphalt — before someone gets hurt. A case in Tuscon, Arizona was settled last month in…<\/p>\n

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