Construction Equipment is needed for any major construction projects. It is important to for construction companies to manage and take care of their construction equipment because the safety and health of the environment and employees are at stake Common construction equipment includes loader, forklift, rig, crane, dump truck, excavator, bulldozer, trencher, and grader.
Many factors can contribute to a lawsuit related to construction equipment, such as equipment design defects, lack of mechanical inspections, workplace injury, worker’s compensation, OSHA compliance, employee training, as well as other details. Because of the many elements found on a construction site, an expert witness should be trained and knowledgeable in the required mechanical engineering and safety practice, as they will be relevant in a case related to the use of construction equipment.
In addition to the physical demands of a construction site, there are important administrative aspects. The site has to meet the standards of regulatory compliances, construction industry practice, contractual obligations, quality assessment, construction agreements and disputes, and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (O.S.H.A.). These often come into play in legal situations with construction risk management, insurance disputes, and construction claims.
A litigation involving construction equipment can be very complex, considering all of the machinery and regulations involved. It is therefore important to your case to find the best Construction Equipment expert witness that matches the expertise you are looking for. Submit an expert request form or start by contacting us to retain a highly qualified construction equipment expert witness for your litigation.
