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Courthouse Reporter Series: The Bizarre Case That Required a 117-Year-Old Expert

Constructlaw

The case arose from a car accident. Munro sued the Georgia Department of Transportation (DOT) for negligently designing, maintaining, and inspecting the intersection. It also ruled on DOT’s motion to exclude the Munros’ expert witness, notwithstanding the trial court’s decision not to address that motion. OCGA § 50-21-24(10).

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Industry frustrated by delays in CSA changes

FDR Safety

An accident in which a truck is not at fault still — currently — counts in the crash history as there is no consistently accurate way within the system of delineating responsibility. Train drivers to review the accident report while the police officer is still on the scene.

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DISTRACTED DRIVING

Safety Services Company

Studies show that drivers who send or receive text messages focus their attention away from the road for almost five seconds. GPS systems can take a driver’s focus off of the road. Accidents & Fatalities Construction Equipment and Vehicles General Industry Industry Workplace driving safety'

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USDOT’S CSA program reviewed by Congress

FDR Safety

I have written many times about this important enforcement program since it is the principal way DOT uses safety data to identify motor carriers that may be unsafe operators. prior accidents and unsafe driving being the strongest links), but also the extent to which companies pay attention to their general regulatory obligations.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

ALABAMA INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM: Funds are available for extension of water, sewer and road facilities. ALABAMA INDUSTRIAL ACCESS ROAD & BRIDGE PROGRAM: Provides financial assistance to communities for industrial access to new and expanding industries. It allows for the construction of roads, bridges, etc.

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State by State Incentives Guide

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Alabama Infrastructure Grant Program: Funds are available to public entities for extension of water, sewer and road facilities to service new or expanding industries. Alabama Industrial Access Road & Bridge Program: Provides financial assistance to communities for industrial access to new and expanding industries.

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