Construction liability includes construction accidents and
construction claims, such as defects or failures. Construction
accidents are caused by conditions at the construction site and can
include falls, struck by objects, cuts by sharp surfaces,
electrocutions, trench cave-ins, equipment or rigging failures, and
fires. Accidents may be related to design, installation, maintenance,
or use of items including scaffolds, ladders, guarding of openings and
edges of roofs, and personal protective equipment. Accident prevention
is the purpose of OSHA regulations and certain statutes, codes,
standards and work site practices.
Construction claims result from issues in design, construction
workmanship, products used, or maintenance. Claims can include
collapses, settlement, general facility damage, structural
degradation, wet basements, work quality issues, and maintenance
practices. Construction claims may also include injury to
non-construction persons at the public interface with a construction
site or damage to adjacent facilities. Building codes, ordinances, and
other codes, standards, and work site practices provide direction to
perform high quality construction in a safe manner.
Consulting Engineers & Scientists, Inc. employs full-time forensic
civil engineers as well as mechanical, metallurgical/materials and
electrical engineers, and architects who are experienced in all
aspects of construction liability. Since each construction liability
case has unique considerations, our experts' in-depth skills and
years of experience can provide complete investigation and litigation
support from initial assessment to testimony. In addition, we provide
our clients with direction and guidance that is understandable,
efficient, and cost-effective. Please call us today to discuss your
construction liability matter.