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
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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
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
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
Louisiana DOTD Liable for Bicyclist’s Death in Work Zone
A Louisiana Court of Appeal recently affirmed a lower court decision which found the state negligent in failing to warn of a barricaded frontage road under construction. A driver, unaware that the … [Read more...] about Louisiana DOTD Liable for Bicyclist’s Death in Work Zone