A motorist injured when a van struck his vehicle in a bridge construction zone sued the City of New York for damages. The City filed a third-party claim against the construction firm, contending that … [Read more...] about New York City Fails to Establish a Connection Between Construction Cones and Collision on Bridge
Insurance
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
Liability/Litigation Insurance
The speaker discusses four types of laws and regulations that impose liability on employers for work zone hazards which either harm, or have a potential to harm persons on the work site. These areas … [Read more...] about Liability/Litigation Insurance
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
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