Premises Liability

Our professionals use their background in construction, civil, mechanical, and electrical engineering and related sciences to determine how and why accidents occurred. Premises liability involves the liability of a landowner for certain torts that occur. In addition to our published peer-reviewed research into premises safety, we have an extensive library of historic codes and standards.

Our forensic engineering activities in the area of premises liability include the following:

• Code compliance
• Workplace accidents and OSHA standards
• Falling merchandise
• Trip and fall investigations
• Stairway design and construction
• Lighting systems
• Ramp design and construction
• Handicapped parking and access
• Construction inspection and materials testing