Salmons v. Division of Highways

STEPTOE, JUDGE:

These claims were filed as a result of a single vehicle accident on U. S. Route 52 in Wayne County, which was allegedly caused by the negligence of the respondent. Prior to hearing, the claims were bifurcated upon issues of liability and damages. Since the facts of each claim arise from the same accident, the claims were consolidated for hearing upon the issue of respondent's liability.

The evidence adduced at the hearing of these claims on April 25, 1995, established the following facts. U. S. Route 52, also known as the Tolsia Highway, is a two lane high priority road which…