A Video About Construction Defects and Insurance Volume One Second Edition

The Structure, The Construction Contract, and Construction Defect Insurance

Construction defects have grown into one of the most active areas of litigation in the United States.
This Second Edition of a multi-volume treatise is the newest addition to Barry Zalma’s insurance claims books that thoroughly explain how to identify construction defects, how to insure, investigate, prosecute, and defend cases that result from construction defect claims.
Written by nationally-renowned expert, Barry Zalma, Construction Defects & Insurance Second Edition is designed to help property owners, developers, builders, contractors, subcontractors, insurers, lenders, risk managers and lawyers avoid construction litigation, confidently and rapidly resolve claims associated with construction defect issues, or litigate construction defect litigation.
Construction Defects & Insurance Second Edition addresses a wide range of topics associated with this escalating and expensive problem. As you read through the various volumes you will find comprehensive insights into:
• The construction process;
• Risks to be managed;
• What is required in an application for insurance seeking to protect the insured against the risks of loss anticipated from construction;
• How to acquire the correct and complete construction insurance;
• How insurers underwrite against construction defect claims;
• How insurers decide to insure/not insure;
• Confronting losses caused by construction defects; and
• Litigation or alternative dispute resolution of construction defect claims.
Barry Zalma, has more than 55 years’ practical experience in this area. He is a highly sought after consultant and insurance claims handling expert witness nationally by both lawyers representing policyholders and lawyers representing insurers.
In this, the first volume of the eight volume treatise he has also provided checklists that walk the reader through an analysis of construction defects, the process of purchasing and later invoking construction defect insurance, and what is necessary to prosecute or defend a construction defect lawsuit. The books also include helpful sample forms to assist in the identification of defects and numerous case studies to illustrate the state of litigation.
Thorough, yet practical, this series of books form the ideal guide for any professional who works in or frequently interacts with the construction industry, construction defect claims, construction defect litigation, construction defect insurance or the practice of law with regard to construction defect litigation.
Claims professionals, risk managers, producers, underwriters, attorneys (both plaintiff and defense; both policyholder and insurer), and business owners will benefit greatly from the multiple volumes. It is also the perfect resource for insurance educators, trainers, and students whose role requires an understanding of construction defect law and construction insurance law.
As you read through the various volumes of Construction Defects & Insurance Second Edition, you will find comprehensive — yet comprehensible — coverage of key topics, including:
• What is a structure?
• How is a structure built?
• The building.
• The construction contract.
• Plans and Specifications
• The Property Inspection.
• The Defects
• Understanding insurance and underwriting.
• Construction Defect Policies.
• Liability Insurance.
• Insurance Bad Faith.
• The Construction Defect Suit.
• Tort Defenses.
• The Trial.
• Evaluation and Settlement.
• Alternative Dispute Resolution.
This publication is designed to provide accurate and authoritative information in regard to the subject matter covered. It is sold with the understanding that the publisher is not engaged in rendering legal, accounting, or other professional service. If legal advice or other expert assistance is required, the services of a competent professional person should be sought.
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This, the first volume of Construction Defects & Insurance Second Edition, includes materials concerning:
1. Overview
2. The Structure,
3. The Construction Contract
4. Plans and Specifications
5. The Property Inspections
6. Construction Experts Used in Construction Defect Suits
7. Ethics in Construction
8. Commercial Leases
9. Appendix 1 – Sample State Contract
10. Appendix 2 – Sample Owners Association Contractor Rules and Regulations
11. Checklist One – The Structure
12. Checklist Two – Plans and Specifications
13. Checklist Three – The Property Inspection
14. Checklist Four – The Construction Contract