Paver asserts it met state security standard with four sandbags stabilizing sign
On June 9, 2011, at approximately 4 a.m., plaintiff traveled southbound on Interstate 75 near Chrysler Drive in Auburn Hills. He noticed a construction sign that had fallen over onto the travel portion of the expressway, and he swerved to avoid the sign. In doing so, he did not see a second overturned sign in the adjoining lane, and he could not avoid it.
The second sign had fallen on its face, leaving the metal legs thrusting forward in a “precarious, extremely dangerous position.” The dark, rusted metal support leg of the second sign came throughthe windshield, impaling him in the chest. The leg missed his heart by inches and caused damage to his chest cavity including an injury to his lung and chest muscle, and two shattered ribs.
Type of action: Auto/sign collision
Type of injuries: Chest cavity impaled by striking an overturned temporary road sign
Court/Case no./Date: Oakland County Circuit Court; 2012-124879-NO; Feb. 2, 2013
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