Introduction

It is no secret that a construction site is not a playground. Few places are more potentially dangerous; the list of safety regulations goes on and on to safeguard the wellbeing of construction professionals. Still, humans are flawed and prone to error, with three construction site fatalities and hundreds of injuries each day here in the US.

When these accidents happen, the companies involved are obligated to step in and investigate the details, rendering a thoughtful opinion about the facts surrounding the accident. No two claims are the same. Our analytical method walks through a professional investigation and analysis regardless of the specifics of the claim, like how the scientific method aids in discovery of the workings of our natural world.

Anyone who works with construction of any kind has an interest in being prepared for construction site accident claims and knowing how to handle them effectively. Insurance professionals need to know how to investigate a claim fairly and thoroughly with the full context of construction site safety standards. Legal professionals need the specific knowledge necessary to best represent their clients. Construction professionals should be aware of the process involved in an investigation.

Learning Objectives

• Introduce a framework for conducting a professional investigation of a personal injury that occurred on a construction site.

• Gain a big-picture perspective on handling construction site accident claims from a building expert perspective.

• Review real world case studies for examples of good practice handling construction site accident claims.

• Discuss the roles and responsibilities on a construction site based on contracts, industry standards, and OSHA regulations, including their multi-employer worksite rules.

Program Outline

1. Introduction

2. Method

3. Investigation

4. Analysis

5. Drawing Conclusions

6. Presentation

7. Conclusion

Our Panel

Continuing Education

Note: You must attend the live webinar to obtain credit. Some states may approve this program for credit following individual submission. Certification of attendance will be sent to eligible webinar attendees within 3 business days of the webinar.

*States marked with an asterisk are still pending approval.

This webinar is approved for 1.0 credit hour of continuing education credit in the following states:

• Texas State Bar

• California State Bar

• Florida State Bar

• California Department of Insurance*

• Nevada State Bar