Construction projects entail the hiring of many different types of experienced personnel, from construction workers to designers. Consultants who are able to step back from the project to better see possible problems are often seen as secondary, and only to be brought in when a problem has arisen. This should not be the case with most projects.

Construction Consulting is Needed Long Before You Realize You Need It
Investor involvement and safety issues are two reasons to have a construction consultant on hand during your next construction project’s entire life, from inception to completion. A consultant who is experienced in the many aspects of construction, from purchasing and receiving to legal battles regarding anything that can postpone or alter construction to workers’ and unions’ contractual disagreements can help stop these issues from ever becoming a problem.

Not receiving the required materials in a timely manner, or just hoping that workers’ complaints diminish on their own, can be much less time consuming than a legal battle over land rights, but it can still bring negative press, as well as the risk of sabotage when disgruntled workers are involved in the construction process.

Prevention of Problems is an Extremely Powerful Time Saver
Finding a qualified consultant who can help with every aspect of your construction project’s completion from start to finish is not an easy task. With international commerce, this already difficult task can quickly become even more complicated. There are very few consultants qualified at every level of construction to be found worldwide and those who can assist in projects away from home in locations overseas are extremely rare.

However, when you need such a consultant, not having one is akin to project suicide. The fact is, the more complicated the project is, the fewer qualified individuals who are available to help you with your project’s complications exist. Finding a construction consultant who is qualified enough for your project, and then debriefing about the situation in full that caused the consultant to be contacted, can be extremely time consuming. It is always better, and on many levels, to have a consultant involved from start to finish, not just when problems start.

One consultant who does carry the credentials needed, along with the experience in every aspect of construction, is Lyle Charles, and he has added substantial experience from different projects he has consulted on worldwide. Lyle is available to go worldwide with his construction consulting services. Costs for many incidental expenses incurred are at face value, with never any added expenses passed on to his clients. Fees for consulting services are average for the industry, even with Lyle’s extensive experience.

To be honest, I have to tell you that I cannot sit in my practice all day long being concerned with the legal cases that I have to work on. I need some time off, some time to dedicate to music in the form of a studio mixer. My life wouldn’t be the same if everyday at the same time after work I wouldn’t listen to some really loud music in my home.

Accidents at work can happen. In fact, they do at a pretty regular level of consistency. Those in charge at work places should always follow health and safety guidelines and are responsible for the wellbeing of their employees and anyone in the vicinity of their work environment. Unfortunately, there are many occasions where these standards slip and people end up getting injured at work. If this happens to you, there are steps you can take to get compensated.

If the accident was caused by an unsafe work environment, the employers are liable to assume responsibility for the accident and are thus responsible in distributing compensation to the injured parties. If the employer can prove that the injuries sustained was not as a result of an unsafe workplace but rather the result of the injured party behaving inappropriately and not focusing enough on their personal safety. In that case, the individual has to assume blame because they still have responsibility of behaving responsibly and safeguarding their own health whenever possible.

Essentially, this is what the court case will come down to, if it does indeed go to court of course. There is a possibility that the employer will settle and that the matter will be handled before it ever gets that far.

There is a time limit to when you can actually make a claim. You can only claim compensation for an accident that has occurred within the last three years. If you are passed that time frame, you cannot claim for compensation. Due to how long trials can last for, it is best for you to get your affairs in order and make a claim as soon as possible. Not only will it speed up the process, but as injuries fade, so does your evidence. Records do not always have as strong an affect as injuries you are suffering right now. You should show your intent to get justice immediately.

In some cases, you may not even feel the injury or effects of the accident until after the 3 year cut off point. This often occurs with cases such as asbestos poisoning and other situations where the problems can lie dormant for years. In these kind of cases, you will have 3 years from when the effects of the injuries become apparent. So you are covered if you only just started feeling the effects and the event was more than 3 years ago.

As always recommended, you should get a solicitor to help you through the legal process of making a claim. The solicitor will handle all the paperwork and help you identify exactly what kind of evidence you should gather to improve your chances of being successful in court. Evidence will often include paperwork on injuries documented by your doctor. Anything that can help you prove beyond doubt that the negligence of your employers was the reason for the occurrence of the accident will also be greatly appreciated by your solicitor. It will make winning the case a lot simpler. Otherwise you may be stuck in a “he said, she said” type of situation, which will make it difficult as to get a ruling of liability assumed by the employer, you have to prove beyond all doubt that they were in fact responsible for the injury. If you fail to do that, they can deny your claim on the basis of not having enough evidence.

A simple definition for personal injury is a civil wrong that has caused harm to someone because of another person’s negligence. Common types of personal injury litigation occur from automobile accidents, dog bites, and slip and fall accidents.

Proven Negligence
To win the litigation, plaintiffs (victims) have to prove negligence was a factor in the incidence. Furthermore, they may also have to prove they in no way contributed to their injuries. For example, if a driver runs through a red light resulting in a crash, the plaintiff may have to verify he or she was not texting, talking on a cell phone, or have been otherwise distracted. If, for any reason, proof is verified the plaintiff contributed to the injury, complete liability may not fall on the defendant. For example, dogs and other animals must be on a leash or otherwise restrained; however, if a plaintiff stuck a hand through a fence, and then was bitten, it may be shown the plaintiff contributed to the injury. Plaintiffs can seek compensatory damages in personal injury cases.

Compensatory Damages
There are two types of compensatory damages that may be awarded in civil litigation.
•Monetary Compensation- reimbursement for lost wages, cost of medical expenses, and payment for destroyed property are some of the common costs sought in personal injury cases. Other consequences of the defendant’s negligence could end up with the plaintiff suffering a disability. If this is the case, compensatory damages may be awarded for having to live with a disability. If negligence resulted in death, survivors may seek funeral costs.
•Non-Monetary Compensation- not all injuries are visible, which may lead to plaintiffs being awarded damages for pain and suffering. Emotional anguish in addition to actual pain are included in this category.

The federal government doesn’t recognize uniform personal injury laws encompassing all states. Each state passes its own personal injury laws, but a basic rule of thumb is that any action or lack of action resulting in harm to another person could be considered cause for personal injury. Therefore, consulting with an attorney in your state If, for instance, you live in New York, consulting with a New York personal injury attorney is the best way to determine if you have a case.