You’ve worked hard to get where you are. Now you’re being accused of malpractice. The mere allegations of professional wrongdoing are probably enough to set you on edge, but the real possibility of a financial judgment against you and devastating harm to your...
Filing a claim for professional malpractice
There is a wide range of situations where individuals in the Bay Area may need to seek assistance from an expert. Whether it is a medical, financial, legal or another professional, much of these professions require advanced degrees and licensing. Additionally, they...
Common types of architect and engineer malpractice
All professionals are held to a high standard. They are expected to be able to perform their job duties that are safe an in line with the expectations of the profession. That might sound easy enough, but the truth of the matter is that professionals face malpractice...
How design professionals are affected by environmental hazards
Before a new structure can be built, a number of regulations must be reviewed and followed to ensure compliance with California state and federal laws. In particular, regulations related to the environment and potential hazards are significant in that ignoring them...
Can a criminal defendant sue an attorney for malpractice?
In criminal law cases, the stakes for a defendant are very high indeed -- and many defendants are not happy with any of their choices. Going to trial often seems too risky, while plea deals inherently have problems because they can leave an innocent defendant with a...
The difference between patent and latent construction defects
Construction defect claims take many different forms. It’s important to understand the main two types of defects if you get accused of having a role in such a defect after a custom home is built. The first type of defect is a patent defect. This is one that an...
How realtors can avoid getting sued: 5 tips to follow
Being a realtor can be an emotionally and financially rewarding experience -- but it also comes with some drawbacks. In particular, you can end up being sued by a homeowner or buyer who is unhappy about some hidden defect in the property or some part of a deal that...
Construction firms urged to set social media disaster plan
Construction is a social media favorite, as structural demolition companies know. The 2019 partial collapse of a hotel in New Orleans and a crane collapse in Seattle remind us that the internet shares mistakes in construction like few other industries. Construction...
