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The Intersection of Roadway Design and Tort Liability

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The Intersection of Roadway Design and Tort Liability

by William F. Lyons Jr., PE, and Ned Baldwin

July 2015 Edition of Subrogator Magazine

Introduction

Utility Poles as a Roadside Hazard: The intersection of roadway design and tort liability

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In the United States, automobile use is extensive and pervasive. Vehicle accidents are such a common occurrence that they are considered an unavoidable part of normal activity. As a result, there is a legal duty to provide safe roadways that are clear of undue hazards.