Reducing Risk and Liability
This one-day workshop provides a basic definition of tort liability and discussion of how it applies to roadway design, construction, and maintenance. Minnesota case studies are used to illustrate effective procedures to avoid liability for governmental agencies. The workshop includes a video demonstrating how good planning, record keeping, and procedures reduced one county's liability in an actual case. Actual experiences are discussed during the workshop.
Date & Location
Not currently scheduled.
Topics Covered
- What tort liability is and how it can affect your agency
- Why the best defense is a good road
- Design, construction, and maintenance liability issues
- Actual case studies involving transportation and public works agencies
- Ten lessons that will help your agency improve safety and reduce liability
- Panel of experts with firsthand experience in liability issues and court cases
Who Should Attend
Maintenance and engineering supervisors or managers responsible for the design, construction, and maintenance of public improvements—also valuable for attorneys and elected officials.
Credit
- 1.0 Roads Scholar Program required credit.
- To the best of our knowledge, this course/activity meets the continuing education requirements for 6.0 PDHs as outlined in Minnesota Statute 326.107. More information concerning continuing education for professionals is online.
Sponsors
This workshop is presented by the Minnesota Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) at the Center for Transportation Studies, University of Minnesota. Minnesota LTAP is sponsored by the Minnesota Local Road Research Board (LRRB) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). This course is subsidized through funding from LRRB and FHWA. Facilitated by the College of Continuing Education, University of Minnesota.
Minnesota LTAP | University of Minnesota | Minneapolis, MN 55455 | Location & Contact Information