Road Hazard Motorcycle Crashes

Yes, but with significant limitations. Oklahoma's Governmental Tort Claims Act (GTCA) allows claims against cities, counties, and the state for negligent road maintenance—but you must file a Tort Claims Notice within one year of the accident. Government entities also have damage caps. These cases require proving the government knew or should have known about the hazard and failed to fix it or warn drivers.

Construction zone crashes may create liability for the construction contractor, the government entity that hired them, or both. Contractors have a duty to maintain safe conditions, mark hazards properly, and ensure traffic can navigate safely. If signs were missing, cones were inadequate, or surfaces were dangerously uneven, the contractor may be liable without government immunity protections.

We gather evidence of 'notice'—prior complaints, 311 calls, maintenance records, previous accidents at the same location, and inspection reports. We also argue 'constructive notice'—if the hazard existed long enough that reasonable inspections would have found it, the government is deemed to have known. A pothole that's been there for months should have been discovered and fixed.

Under the GTCA, you must file a written Tort Claims Notice within one year of the accident—NOT two years like other personal injury claims. Missing this deadline bars your claim forever. After filing the notice, you must wait 90 days before filing a lawsuit. Contact an attorney immediately if a government entity may be responsible.