The Subrogation Strategist

Investigating construction related claims involves more than just figuring out who is at fault. Construction contracts are often full of liability limiting provisions meant to allocate risk among the parties. A prime example is the consequential damages waiver provision, a clause that limits or waives a party’s ability to recover certain losses that do not flow directly from a breach of contract. In the construction context, consequential damages can include lost profits, loss of use, and financing costs. In contrast, direct damages are the immediate costs incurred to correct ... Continue Reading