Construction has begun on Brightline’s high-speed rail, which will offer train service between Las Vegas and Southern California. The train will connect Las Vegas, NV, to Rancho Cucamonga, CA, with a few stops along the way. While the train should offer a convenient and affordable way to travel, the number of work zone accidents will increase during the construction period. If you’ve suffered a work zone injury due to the high-speed rail project, then a Brightline construction accidents lawyer from ER Injury Attorneys can help you receive top financial compensation.
How Long Will Brightline Construction Take Place?
Brightline broke ground on its Las Vegas construction site in May 2024. According to the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT), the project will take approximately four years to complete. The bulk of work zone activity will take place alongside Interstate 15, a popular highway that connects Southern Nevada and Southern California—one that is often congested during weekends and holidays.
There are currently four train stations planned for the line: Las Vegas, NV, Victorville, CA, Hesperia, CA, and Rancho Cucamonga, CA. In addition to construction activity along the I-15, expect larger work zones in these four cities.
What Are the Potential Causes of Brightline Construction Accidents?
Like any type of construction project, Brightline work zones introduce potential hazards to drivers and other motorists. Given the large scale of the Brightline West project, the risks are higher than those introduced by a typical neighborhood work zone. Construction can lead to car wrecks caused by:
- Heavy debris that can cause drivers to swerve abruptly
- Reduced visibility due to heavy machinery, signs, and debris
- Distracted drivers watching the construction instead of the road
- Narrowed lanes due to construction
- Drivers that fail to obey warning signs
Any of the things listed above can increase your chances of a car crash. In some cases, two or more of these factors may contribute to Brightline construction accidents. Whether your injuries were a direct result of a Brightline work zone or a driver influenced by Brightline construction, ER Injury Attorneys can help make sure that you get the money that you deserve.
Contact a Top Las Vegas Car Accident Lawyer Today
The team at ER Injury Attorneys hopes that your travels between Las Vegas and Southern California are safe and sound. Hopefully you avoid any Brightline construction accidents while the rail is being built. Should you get into a car crash on the I-15 that was caused or influenced by a Brightline work zone then contact our Las Vegas car accident attorneys for immediate assistance.
You can reach ER Injury Attorneys by phone at 702-878-7878 and on the Internet via LiveChat or secure contact form. Our experienced and accomplished personal injury attorneys have successfully served clients throughout Southern Nevada, including Las Vegas, Henderson, Summerlin, Pahrump, Boulder City, and Laughlin. Reach out to us today and take the first step towards the settlement that you deserve.