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Beware of Indemnification Clauses–They Can Expand Your Liability and Take Away Protections
Most engineers have been instructed multiple times to view indemnification clauses that run in their clients’ favor with skepticism and…
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10 Common Sense Ways to Avoid Being Sued
In Liability onFor a design professional, a lawsuit or a grievance is a professional hazard. Yet a few simple precautions can minimize…
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Engineers’ Duties Outside of a Written Contract: Avoiding Pitfalls Through Proper Documentation
As with any profession, a contract for engineering services specifies the terms of agreements, services to be exchanged, deadlines, and…
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Claims Retrospective: The Risks in Providing Professional Services to a Party Engaged in Litigation
Requests for professional engineering services by a party already in litigation are not unusual and can present unique challenges. The…
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Claim Retrospective: Clients’ Unauthorized Use of Plans and Drawings or Seal and Stamp
Unfortunately, clients commonly use engineers' plans and drawings on subsequent projects without the engineer's permission. Even worse, clients have altered…
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Construction Observation Duties Do Not Make an Engineer Responsible for On-Site Safety
In Liability onIt is common for engineers to be named as defendants in lawsuits by construction workers who are injured while working…
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Know Your Limits — The Consequences of Being Underinsured
Most professionals, including engineers, understand that claims are one of the inevitable costs of doing business. Engineers buy professional liability…
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Effective Ways to Handle Claims
When claims surface during an ongoing project, engineers are often under pressure to act quickly in order to prevent further…
