Booming demand for facilities and infrastructure in Indonesia has led to an increase in construction-related accidents. Court rulings provide valuable data on accident circumstances, which can help … [Read more...] about Analysis of Fatal Construction Accidents in Indonesia—A Case Study
Court Decisions
Damascus Man Beats Speed Camera Ticket
Paul Layer of Damascus became the 25th person in Montgomery County to be found not guilty last week following a ticket from a speed camera. Layer, a constitutional lawyer, researched the laws after he … [Read more...] about Damascus Man Beats Speed Camera Ticket
Cops Pushed Around on Move-Over Law: Ticketed Drivers Winning in Court
Despite aggressive ticketing by California cops, motorists are finding ways to escape the fine associated with failing to move-over while cops assist other motorists. Since its inception, the move … [Read more...] about Cops Pushed Around on Move-Over Law: Ticketed Drivers Winning in Court
Louisiana Court Reduces Damages in Drop-Off Case
A woman driving in a highway construction zone at night left the paved road surface, went over a drop-off, and overturned her car after trying to re-enter the highway. She sued the Louisiana … [Read more...] about Louisiana Court Reduces Damages in Drop-Off Case
Man Acquitted of Criminal Charges in Fatal Car Crash
A jury acquitted a Vancouver, Wash. man this month of criminal charges stemming from a fatal motor vehicle crash that occurred in June of 2002. … [Read more...] about Man Acquitted of Criminal Charges in Fatal Car Crash
Ohio Court Grants Summary Judgment to City; Seven-Inch Edge Dropoff in Repaving Project Not a Nuisance
Primary issues involved in this case include: - Pavement edge dropoff seven inches deep - Immunity for edge dropoffs created during repaving projects - Discretionary nature of decision not to … [Read more...] about Ohio Court Grants Summary Judgment to City; Seven-Inch Edge Dropoff in Repaving Project Not a Nuisance