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Cyclist sues NYSDOT for injuries from pothole, court denies claim. Rubio v. State # 2016-029-031 (N.Y. Ct. Cl. Apr. 19, 2016)

On August 30, 2013, a cyclist, Pedro Rubio, encountered a life-altering incident on his routine commute to the Tarrytown Train Station. While navigating Route 119, a hidden defect in the roadway led to a catastrophic accident that would lead to a lawsuit  over road maintenance responsibilities and safety obligations. Background…

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Cyclist injured on detour sues road construction company for negligence.. Durrans v. Harrison & Burrowes Bridge Constructors, Inc., 128 A.D.3d 1136 (N.Y. App. Div. 2015)

Durrans v. Harrison & Burrowes Bridge Constructors, Inc., 128 A.D.3d 1136 (N.Y. App. Div. 2015) is a New York bicycle accident case involving a plaintiff who alleged she was seriously injured due to construction detours and equipment. Road construction often poses significant risks for bicyclists. Construction zones typically involve altered…

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