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Claims Retrospective: Working for Condominium Associations May Require a Unique Type of Vigilance.
In Claims onDesign professionals who agree to perform services for condominium associations may find themselves involved in odd claims. Over the past…
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Claims Retrospective: Non-Traditional Projects Create Increased Potential Liability
In Claims onWe have seen an increase in claims arising from non-traditional projects, where the engineering seems to involve experimental or unproven…
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The Use of Statutes of Repose in Setting Record Retention and Insurance Maintenance Policies – A Difficult, but Necessary, Endeavor
In Claims onWhile engineers often use the terms “statute of limitations” and “statute of repose” interchangeably, the distinction between the two terms…
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Claims Retrospective: Designs Based on the Assumption that Certain Permits/Approvals Will Be Waived or Not Required
In Claims onDesign professionals will occasionally create designs, plans, and/or drawings (collectively, referred to herein as “designs”) with the assumption that its…
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Claims Retrospective: Design-Build Projects Can Present Unique Challenges for Design Professionals.
In Claims onIn a typical construction project, the owner contracts with a design professional (typically an architect or engineer) to design the…
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How Engineers Can Inadvertently Extend Their Liability
In Claims onMost engineers understand that if they commit errors or omissions that result in damages, they may face claims from their…
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Claims Retrospective: The Improper Termination of Contracts Lead to Claims that Are Difficult to Defend
In Claims onWhile it may not be a common occurrence, most engineers have had to terminate their contracts with clients on at…
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Settlement Agreements – Get Them in Writing
In Claims onIt’s often beneficial for the parties of a dispute to consider an early resolution via compromise. Settlements can offer a…
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Claims Retrospective: It Is Important to Be Aware of Local Licensing Rules, Regulations, and Requirements in order To Avoid Licensing Complaints and Investigations and the Resulting Consequences.
In Claims onWe have noticed an increase in licensing complaints across the country, many of which can be said to involve alleged…
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An Injured Party’s Carrier Paid the Loss – Are You Off the Hook?
In Claims onConsider the following scenario: your design error has caused damage to the person or property of another, and you are…
