Not all car accidents involve negligent or reckless driving. In fact, some of the most devastating accidents are caused by poorly designed roads, hazardous conditions or poor road maintenance.
Accidents caused by these conditions, known as “roadway cases,” can result in traumatic brain injury, paralysis, broken bones - even death. The road to physical recovery can take years, and trauma can last a lifetime. In these situations, making a full financial recovery is critical to covering your medical bills, lost wages and compensating for pain and suffering.
Unfortunately, roadway cases must be litigated against large governmental agencies. Roadway lawsuits are complex, and often require expert testimony. The lawyer you hire may be one of the most important decisions you make after your accident.
Sarah Serpa has committed a large portion of her career to understanding roadway cases.
She has developed a reputation for taking excellent depositions, working with roadway experts and poring over discovery documents to uncover all sources of recovery for her clients and maximizing the value of their cases.
In fact, prior to founding SERPALAW, Sarah was the responsible attorney for the largest pre-trial settlement in U.S. history, recovering $50,000,000.00 for two mothers who were left paralyzed while jogging on a poorly designed California roadway.*
*Responsible attorney for these results while working for Callahan & Blaine.
Accidents can be caused by a number of factors, and each case is unique. However, roadway accidents are often caused by poor design, lack of maintenance and other hazardous conditions such as:
Sarah not only has the experience to pursue your claim, but she also knows what it takes to win it. Leveraging her technical background, her system of roadway experts and her unique skill set, she will relentlessly pursue the compensation you and your family needs to make a full financial recovery.
Described by her peers as a “tough and thorough litigator,” personal injury attorney Sarah Serpa has the experience and tenacity you need to maximize the value of your case. Contact Sarah today to schedule a free case evaluation. Together, you can discuss the facts of your case, the extent of your injuries and determine the best legal strategy forward.