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However, engineers are often surprised to find they may have duties to and be held liable to other parties besides their clients. Read more April 10, 2024 0 Settlement Agreements – Get Them in Writing In Claims on January 17, 2024 It’s often beneficial for the parties of a dispute to consider an early resolution via compromise. Settlements can offer a mechanism for a cost-efficient resolution, the preservation of business relationships, and peace of mind. Accordingly, it’s not unusual for design professionals to pursue settlements prior to litigation or even during litigation. Read more January 17, 2024 0 An Injured Party’s Carrier Paid the Loss – Are You Off the Hook? In Claims on November 7, 2023 Consider the following scenario: your design error has caused damage to the person or property of another, and you are rightfully concerned about a possible claim against you. However, you later discover that the injured person or property owner has been fully compensated for their loss by their own insurer. Are you off the hook? Read more November 7, 2023 0 Claims Retrospective: Trust but Verify – Relying on Client-Provided Information Can Lead to Claims In Claims on June 26, 2023 Business is booming. Engineers and surveyors across the country are working longer hours to try to meet the greater demand for services. While this is great news for job security and profits, many engineers and surveyors are struggling to keep up with the demand and to keep clients satisfied. There is certainly temptation to rely on convenient sources for information that would usually be obtained… Read more June 26, 2023 0 Improper or Incomplete Construction Observation Services Can Give Rise to Fraud Claims In Claims on June 26, 2023 Most design professionals do their best to avoid professional liability claims as a matter of course. However, even the most careful design professional may find themself a defendant in civil litigation where the quality of their work is being questioned. The most common claims pursued against design professionals are for breach of contract and negligence/professional negligence. Read more June 26, 2023 0 Not Being Paid – Suspension as a Possible Alternative to Termination In Engineers on March 21, 2023 Most design professionals, including professional engineers, have been in a situation where their client has stopped paying their invoices for any number of reasons, whether it be insolvency, a lack of financing, a dispute over the quality or quantity of services, or some other reason. Many smart design professionals anticipate the possibility of nonpayment and include clauses in their contracts that allows the design professional… Read more March 21, 2023 0 Claims Retrospective: What is a Claim under a Professional Liability Insurance Policy? In Claims on March 21, 2023 Some insured engineers continue to express confusion regarding what a claim is under a professional liability insurance policy. Typically, the confusion is the result of one of two scenarios. Either the insured engineer does not understand the difference between a first party insurance policy and a third-party insurance policy, or the insured engineer mistakenly believes that a claim can never occur until a lawsuit or… Read more March 21, 2023 0 Arbitration vs. Litigation In Engineers on September 27, 2022 The shutdowns and delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic have significantly increased the backlogs in civil courts across the country, leading to an even longer period between when a case is filed and when it proceeds to trial. Given such delays, parties may be tempted to revisit binding arbitration as a quicker route to resolution than civil litigation. However, prior to determining whether to engage… Read more September 27, 2022 0 Claims Retrospective: The Importance of Considering the Effect of Your Work on Neighboring Properties In Claims on September 27, 2022 We have seen an increase in claims by neighboring property owners to lots with significant construction. The most common claim by neighboring property owners is that the construction has or will cause more water to accumulate on or flow through their property, resulting in ponding, erosion, and other soil movement. These claims are not only costly, but also can be difficult to resolve as the… Read more September 27, 2022 0 Contract Provisions Requiring an Affidavit or Certificate of Merit Prior to Filing Suit – Enforceable or Not? In Contracts on June 17, 2022 A minority of states have enacted statutes requiring that an affidavit or certificate of merit be filed in a lawsuit against a licensed professional as a threshold showing of merit. Originally prompted by public policy against frivolous medical malpractice claims, in certain states, such statutory protection is also afforded to licensed professionals outside the medical field, including engineers and architects. Read more June 17, 2022 0 1 2 3 4 5 ... 7 Next A Name You Can Trust With over 25 years of engineering experience, we have the right solution for you. 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