Collins v. Division of Highways

WEBB, JUDGE:

Claimants brought this action for permanent physical injuries, loss of consortium, and property damage sustained when a vehicle being driven by claimant Nancy Collins collided with a concrete barrier erected at a bridge construction site while she was traveling southbound on State Route 65 in North Matewan, Mingo County. At this location, State Route 65 is maintained by respondent. The Court will make an award for the reasons more fully set forth below.

FACTS OF THE CLAIM

The incident giving rise to this claim occurred on May 31, 1998, at approximately 9:15 p.m. On the day in…