Claims Retrospective: Construction Observation versus Construction Inspection—More Than Just Semantics
In Claims, Construction onRead moreDepending on the type of project, an engineer may be involved in construction administration services. These services may include observing the ongoing construction at certain intervals to become generally familiar with the progress on the site.
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Be Familiar with the Grounds for Challenging Expert Testimony
In Claims onRead moreLitigation against an engineer will almost always involve expert testimony. Not only because it is required, but to establish the standard of care that is applicable to the expert and any possible breach of that standard.
Claims Retrospective: A Licensing Proceeding Can Be a Precursor to a Claim
In Claims onRead moreIt is hard to think of anything that could be more detrimental to an engineer’s practice than losing his or her engineering license. Therefore, suspension or revocation of one’s license is often (and rightfully so) an engineer’s first concern upon receipt of a licensing complaint.
Are You Talking to Me? Stay-at-Home Orders and Engineering Practice During the COVID-19 Pandemic
In Claims onRead moreThe governors of a majority of states across the country have issued stay-at-home, or shelter-in-place, orders in an attempt to limit the spread of COVID-19, instructing everyone to remain in their homes.
Claims Retrospective: A Clear Understanding of the Division of Labor Is Critical to Reducing an Engineer’s Liability on Large Projects
In Engineers onRead moreWe have seen several claims against engineers who work on shop drawings for a specific contractor on large projects.
10 Common Sense Ways to Avoid Being Sued
In Liability onRead moreFor a design professional, a lawsuit or a grievance is a professional hazard. Yet a few simple precautions can minimize that hazard.
Design Professional Negligence? Only an Expert Can Tell
In Claims onRead moreA design professional who has been sued may naturally be concerned about a jury of laypersons sitting in judgment over his or her work, especially when the work was part of a complex, multi-faceted project that may have turned out poorly for a number of reasons, none of which involved the design professional's work.
Claims Retrospective: Construction Observation Services Claims Are Often Avoidable
Read moreWhile many engineers believe that conducting construction observation services can reduce liability, some disagree.
Always Consult Local Counsel Before Settling a Claim
In Claims onRead moreEngineers are often brought into lawsuits by contractors and other design professionals who have been sued by the owner of the subject property or someone who has been injured on the subject property.
Claims Retrospective: Even Providing Limited Professional Engineering Services Can Be Risky
In Claims onRead moreWe have noticed an increase in claims involving large-scale condominium complex construction projects, particularly in areas of the country that experience inclement weather or natural disasters, such as prolonged sub-zero temperatures, heavy snowfall, hurricanes, and tornadoes.
