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Court Decisions

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

Minor Work Zone Issues Count in Court

In court, it is often the minor issues that hurt the defendant the most. … [Read more...] about Minor Work Zone Issues Count in Court

Contractor Failed to Follow MUTCD Guidelines When Signing for Construction Work Zone Haul Road Controlled by Flaggers; Tennessee Appellate Court Confirms Contractor’s Liability in Motorist’s Death

This case involves claims of negligence and wrongful death arising out of an accident at a highway construction site. The jury found the defendant construction company 70% negligent and the decedent … [Read more...] about Contractor Failed to Follow MUTCD Guidelines When Signing for Construction Work Zone Haul Road Controlled by Flaggers; Tennessee Appellate Court Confirms Contractor’s Liability in Motorist’s Death

Louisiana DOTD Found Negligent in $2.6 Million Award

A Louisiana Court of Appeals found in favor of a motorist who became an irreversible quadriplegic as a result of a collision at an intersection which was under reconstruction. The Court found the … [Read more...] about Louisiana DOTD Found Negligent in $2.6 Million Award

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

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