In Cleveland, Ohio a jury determined that a contractor was negligent for failing to replace a guardrail "as soon as practical" as required by the contract with the Ohio Department of Transportation. … [Read more...] about Ohio Jury Finds Contractor Negligent for Failure to Replace Guardrail as Soon as Practical
Tort Liability
Design and Construction of Transportation Facilities
The Transportation Research Circular, Number 363, "Research Problem Statements: Design and Construction of Transportation Facilities," includes information from research prepared to "provide guidance … [Read more...] about Design and Construction of Transportation Facilities
Safety Tips from the Penn. Local Roads Program — RTAP
Topics included are: Why are hard hats essential', Front-end loader safety, and Strategies for decreasing tort liability. … [Read more...] about Safety Tips from the Penn. Local Roads Program — RTAP
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
Time to Wrap-up: New Program Offers Ways to Improve Construction Safety on the Site
Project managers and general contractors with projects valued at $50 million or more are beginning to take advantage of a risk management tool known as construction wrap-ups. Simply stated, a wrap-up … [Read more...] about Time to Wrap-up: New Program Offers Ways to Improve Construction Safety on the Site
Tort Liability: Special Problems Encountered by Highway Agencies and Contractors in Designing Work Zone Layouts
The principles of tort liability apply generally, whether the case is one of design, maintenance, or construction. All case principles are, therefore, applicable and lessons may be learned from … [Read more...] about Tort Liability: Special Problems Encountered by Highway Agencies and Contractors in Designing Work Zone Layouts