The trial court awarded damages to a former Maryland state trooper in her negligence action against a contractor after she was struck by a car that had entered a construction site. She appealed the … [Read more...] about Court Allows Negligence Suit Against Maryland Construction Contractor in Injury of State Trooper
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Judgment Affirmed Against Louisiana DOT and Contractor in Work Zone Drop-Off Fatality
A Louisiana motorist died of injuries received in a crash where a pavement refinishing project ended in an unmarked drop-off across the travel lane. Although construction zone signs were posted, there … [Read more...] about Judgment Affirmed Against Louisiana DOT and Contractor in Work Zone Drop-Off Fatality
Summary Judgment Reversed after Alabama Court Review in Construction Site Drop-Off Case
A tanker truck driver received injuries when the truck he was driving overturned because its front wheel dropped off the pavement onto a low shoulder in a construction area. The driver and his … [Read more...] about Summary Judgment Reversed after Alabama Court Review in Construction Site Drop-Off Case
South Carolina Court Affirms Jury’s Assignment of Fault to DOT in Drop-Off Crash Injury
A motorist suffered injuries when her car went out of control after encountering a drop-off when she left the paved roadway in a construction zone. The motorist sued the highway construction … [Read more...] about South Carolina Court Affirms Jury’s Assignment of Fault to DOT in Drop-Off Crash Injury
Court Upholds Louisiana Motorist’s Liability in Work Zone Edge Drop-Off Crash
A motorist driving through a construction zone entered the Interstate median while passing a truck. When he tried to return to the highway, he lost control of his vehicle, crossed to the right … [Read more...] about Court Upholds Louisiana Motorist’s Liability in Work Zone Edge Drop-Off Crash
Appeals Court Declares Contractor Owes Special Duty in Work Zone Death
A Louisiana Court of Appeals upheld a lower court judgment in favor of the plaintiffs against the State Department of Transportation and Development, and then extended the original judgment and found … [Read more...] about Appeals Court Declares Contractor Owes Special Duty in Work Zone Death