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Baltimore Water Pooling Lawyer

When it rains or if water gets on the road, it can adversely affect a vehicle’s ability to adequately grip the roadway. Normally, roads are constructed with a slight grade to help water to run off of the surface and into gutters. However, if there is no grade there is a depression in the road surface, water can gather and create a slippery, dangerous stretch of pavement.

Roadways are made of several different layers of road base and asphalt, and they can be easily layered so that the water runs to either side rather than pools. However, sometimes road construction negligence or even the natural effects of erosion result in depressions in the asphalt. If you have suffered in a car accident due to water pooled on the road, you should contact a Baltimore water pooling attorney from Belsky, Weinberg & Horowitz, LLC, today at 410-234-0100.

The Hazards of Hydroplaning

When there is water on the roads, tires are made to push the water to either side so that they can stick to the pavement. However, if a layer of water builds up under the tire, it can actually push the tire up so that it is floating on the surface of the water. This leads to a loss of control because your tire has no traction and this is sometimes known as “hydroplaning”.

Other Dangers of Pooled Water

Besides hydroplaning, there are several other dangers of water pooled on the road surface, including:

Loss of visibility as other cars splash water up into the air
Engine damage, due to water in the spark plug wells
Delayed stopping times
Moving currents that can sweep your car off the road

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Besides immediate consequences, water on the roadway can gradually weaken the integrity of the road, creating other hazards such as potholes. If you have been hurt in a car accident caused by water pooled on the roadway, you may be entitled to financial compensation to aid in your recovery. To discuss your case, contact a qualified Baltimore water pooling lawyer from Belsky, Weinberg & Horowitz, LLC, at 410-234-0100 today.

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