Road Design Cases

Wilson v. Department of Transportation

Misty Wilson was on her way home from work when the tires on the right side of the vehicle drifted into the shoulder of the road, causing her to lose control of the vehicle, and run into an electric power pole. Mrs. Wilson was killed in the accident. The road and shoulder were in a state of disrepair, and it was determined that a large difference in height between the roadway and the shoulder led to Mrs. Wilson’s death. A trial ensued, and the jury awarded Misty Wilson’s family more than $1.3 million.

Cline v. Department of Transportation

Teresa Cline pulled up to an intersection maintained by the Department of Transportation. As she proceeded through a green light, she was struck and killed by a car coming from her left. Instead of limiting our investigation to the fault of the other driver, the firm investigated further and determined that the DOT had failed to adequately trim the plants at the intersection, which caused severe sight limitations that contributed to the wreck. We pursued a claim against the DOT on behalf of Ms. Cline’s family, and less than a week before trial, the DOT agreed to pay $675,000 to settle the case.