Florida Construction Zone Auto Accidents

Highway Construction Zone Collisions and Contractor Liability

Road expansion projects across Florida freeways create hazardous driving conditions. Uneven lane drops, missing reflective signage, sudden lane shifts, and construction debris frequently cause severe multi-vehicle collisions.

Road Contractor Safety Regulations

Private road contractors working on Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) projects must follow strict maintenance of traffic (MOT) plans:

• Clear Signage: Placing advance warning signs far enough ahead of lane closures to allow safe merging.
• Barrier Placement: Installing temporary concrete barriers (Jersey barriers) to separate live traffic from heavy machinery.
• Debris Removal: Clearing gravel, nails, and equipment from travel lanes promptly.

Sovereign Immunity Rules for Government Entities

If a government entity's improper road design contributed to the crash, claims fall under Florida's Sovereign Immunity Waiver (Fla. Stat. § 768.28), which imposes strict notice requirements and damages caps ($200,000 per individual).

The standard statute of limitations for personal injury in Florida is two years (Fla. Stat. § 95.11).