Contractor Professional Liability

Information About Professional Liability

Over the years, construction has changed dramatically. Corporate restructuring has increased the need for outsourcing. As a result, a variety of design professionals, contractors and subcontractors are involved in numerous phases of the construction project. Due to the complexity of today’s construction, professional liability issues have increased and with it, the need for professional liability protection.

As construction continues to evolve and become more complex, so does the standard of care that is imposed on contractors and developers. New contract delivery systems being used on many of today’s top projects, can actually increase the professional liability of both design professionals and construction professionals. In order to protect design professionals, contractors and construction managers from increased liability, complex risk management strategies need to be employed.

In addition to purchasing a specialty line of insurance coverage, such as a General Contractors Liability Policy (GCL), utilizing the services of a construction litigation attorney is becoming increasingly important. A wide range of professional liability issues can cause years of legal headaches, including litigation and mediation. A construction litigation attorney will be able to help limit your professional liability both before a claim is filed and after.

There are a wide variety of professional liability issues that require the services of a professional litigation attorney.

• Design errors and omissions
• Contractual liability issues
• Soils, environmental or geological issues
• Quality control
• Supervisory issues
• Scheduling and coordination issues
• Health and Safety violations

Design professionals and construction industry professionals need to use specialized risk management strategies in order to effectively protect themselves from increased liability. Construction litigation attorneys that are familiar with design professionals and contractor’s exposures can help decrease liability by offering a variety of risk management services.

• Look over all CGL insurance policies to ensure that adequate coverage is being carried at limits that are acceptable to the contracting company or design professional.

• Ensure that various exclusions or exemptions are noted and changed to become more inclusive for the variety of exposures construction industry professionals face.

• Develop appropriate risk management procedures to help with scheduling, quality assurance and other liability issues that may arise

• Assistance throughout the litigation and mediation process should a legal claim arise.

Many of today’s construction professionals are operating their businesses with less than adequate protection from today’s legal liabilities. Luckily, there are ways to protect yourself and your company BEFORE a claim is filed. Contact a specialized construction litigation attorney today to find out how they can help you protect your assets and limit your professional liabilities.

Colorado construction lawyer Jeffery A. Knoll is committed to resolving issues related to professional liability. If you have questions about protecting yourself or your company from costly construction litigation our law firm can help. Your initial consultation is always free. We are Colorado’s construction litigation law firm. Call today at (303) 985-1185.