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Roadway Related Tort Liability And Risk Management: 3rd Edition, Daniel S. Turner, Kenneth R. Agent
Roadway Related Tort Liability And Risk Management: 3rd Edition, Daniel S. Turner, Kenneth R. Agent
Kentucky Transportation Center Research Report
This training material has been prepared to address the tort liability problems faced by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and Kentucky local governments. The workbook defines the problem by reviewing the national picture of growing numbers of suits and escalating financial losses from suits against highway agencies.
The workbook also sets out solutions, and reviews actions which can decrease the exposure of highway agencies to these suits. This risk management concept is emphasized throughout the workbook.
Tort Liability Related To Highways In Kentucky, Kenneth R. Agent, Jerry G. Pigman
Tort Liability Related To Highways In Kentucky, Kenneth R. Agent, Jerry G. Pigman
Kentucky Transportation Center Research Report
An objective of this study was to review and analyze claims made against the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet through the Board of Claims. Another objective was to review the current state-of-the-art related to tort liability and highway agencies. This was accomplished by reviewing the literature and contacting other state highway agencies. Using information obtained from these various sources, recommendations were made relating to the establishment of an effective risk management program.
Information from Board of Claims cases was obtained for the years 1981 through 1989 and then analyzed. This information included the date of the claim, the county where the action …