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Toronto Dangerous Roadways Lawyer<\/h1>\n

Public entities have an obligation to keep you safe. Accidents caused by improperly built or maintained roadways are horrific, particularly because they could have been prevented if the government entity in charge had taken proper precautions. Under Canada’s Constitution Act, 1867, \u201cthe provinces and territories of Canada are exclusively responsible for enacting legislation on local works and undertakings,\u201d such as public roads and highways. This responsibility includes the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of roadways contained within the territory.<\/p>\n

If you are the victim of a car accident<\/a> that was the result of a dangerous roadway in Toronto, then you have the right to compensation for your suffering. In cases of un-maintained or dangerously built roadways, you will be required to prove the government entity in charge of the roadway failed to do its part to keep you safe. You will need a knowledgeable dangerous roadways accident lawyer by your side to help you prove your case. At Mazin & Associates, PC<\/a>, our experienced lawyers will work with you to protect your right to be safe while driving.<\/p>\n

Types of Dangerous Roadways<\/h2>\n

A number of conditions can cause a road to be considered dangerous for drivers and pedestrians. The most common roadway issue is improper maintenance. Roads with an unsafe design are more difficult to prove because a road must conform only with the standards that existed when it was built, and not modern innovations. A commonly found exception to this rule is roads that have a history of accidents the government entity has been made aware of, but has failed to correct. Common dangerous roadway conditions include:<\/p>\n