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January 5, 2022

America's Clumsiest Names of 2022

‘Clumsy’ is a word many people use to describe themselves, especially if they’re somewhat accident-prone and have a habit of tripping over, knocking into things, or dropping stuff. However, while this is a word America uses a lot, we decided to dig a little deeper into why certain people are clumsie

July 19, 2015

What is a protected intersection?

• A corner refuge island, which acts as a curb extension to provide bicyclists a secure refuge to wait at a red light and physically separates bicyclists as they make right turns. • A forward stop bar, which improves visibility of bicyclists for drivers, provides a head start for bicyclists, and red

December 11, 2014

Tort claimants’ liability for decedent’s pre-death medical expenses

“Unlike a cause of action for wrongful death, a survivor cause of action is not a new cause of action that vests in the heirs on the death of the decedent. It is instead a separate and distinct cause of action which belonged to the decedent before death but, by statute, survives that event.”