Roadway Defects and Tort Liability

The most comprehensive and up-to-date reference on roadway defects. Written by one of the world's leading roadway safety experts, you will get many valuable insights on the roadway design, roadway maintenance, traffic engineering, and human factors aspects of roadway safety. You have recognized that not only do plaintiffs sometimes file frivolous suits against roadway agencies, but also that roadway agencies occasionally offer irrational arguments in an attempt to defend well-founded suits. However, the intention is to recognize that most states have tort laws that allow for the negligence of all parties to be compared. As such, the acts or omissions of the roadway agency are often weighed against the actions or lack of actions by the drivers involved in a roadway collision. This guide is written specifically for plaintiff and defense lawyers, expert witnesses in the litigation of roadway defect cases, and roadway agencies. You will be presented with an ongoing dialogue about the major issues surrounding the most prevalent roadway defect categories, and a clear focus on prevalent roadway safety problems and their best candidate for solutions. Topics covered: Appendix: Parts of Title 23 U.S. Code related to highway safety, April 1, 1995 Pavement edge drops Rail-highway grade crossings Roadside safety and tort liability overview Roadway curves Traffic control devices