Covering Your Bases: 3 Situations in Which You Might Get Sued as an Engineer or an Architect

Some construction defects occur while homes or commercial buildings are being built, and it is usually clear that the liability for these building errors falls on one or more contractors or subcontractors. Builders are usually held responsible for any defects that occur during the construction phase, especially if the work has not been conducted according to the designer’s specifications. Contractors aren’t the only ones who have to worry about liability, though. Read on to find out about three situations in which architects or engineers may also face legal liability for negligence or professional malpractice.…