J.S. Held Acquires GLI Advisors, Strengthening Our Construction Project Support Services in the Western US and Hawaii
Read MoreOur premises liability experts have extensive experience evaluating sites in accordance with local, state, and national requirements for claims and disputes.
J.S. Held premises liability experts include architects, engineers, and building code professionals who provide insurance professionals, plaintiff and defense attorneys, claimants, and property owners with comprehensive claim analyses.
Our team combines thorough site inspections with specialized equipment and in-depth knowledge of the building codes, ASTM standards, and ADA compliance to deliver clear solutions to our clients.
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Expert Witness Testimony and Litigation Support
We provide expert witness testimony and litigation support in premises liability matters, offering impartial, technically-sound evaluations regarding the role of environmental and structural conditions in injury claims.
We support plaintiff and defense counsel through deposition preparation, trial strategy, and courtroom testimony, ensuring findings are aligned with jurisdictional codes, ADA compliance, ASTM standards, and industry best practices.
By integrating forensic engineering, architecture, and building consulting expertise across our firm; regulatory knowledge; and vast litigation experience, we help clients build compelling cases grounded in objective analysis and defensible conclusions.
Slip, Trip, and Fall Expertise
In slip, trip, and fall cases, our premises liability experts assist insurance professionals, as well as plaintiff and defense attorneys, in identifying the factors that contributed to an injury on a property.
We examine hazardous conditions, such as uneven pavement, wet floors, or poor lighting, and assess whether the property owner took reasonable steps to identify, prevent, or address these risks. Our evaluations incorporate applicable local, state, and federal building codes and safety regulations, offering a comprehensive analysis of the environment and circumstances surrounding the incident.
ADA Compliance Reviews
Our premises liability experts provide critical insight to determine whether a property was compliant with ADA requirements at the time of an incident.
Our evaluations help establish whether noncompliance may have contributed to an injury or claim and provide objective, impartial opinion for insurance professionals and legal teams to support or refute liability. Our evaluations provide clear, evidence-based opinions to aid in clarifying the responsibility of property owners or operators and evaluate whether reasonable efforts were made to create and maintain an accessible environment.
Premises Liability & The Building Codes: The Role of Codes in Making Premises Safe
When accidents involving premises liability occur, investigators rely on codes, ordinances, and, in some cases, special equipment when helping lawyers, adjusters, claimants, and property owners determine whether a building or its premises contributed to the accident.
In this paper, J.S. Held experts Jeffrey Anderson, Erik Fritzberg, and Michael Rimoldi discuss how the building code is utilized to prevent hazards and determine what factors may have led to an accident.
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Forensic Meteorology
Our forensic meteorology experts play a critical role in evaluating whether weather conditions at the time of an incident may have contributed to a premises liability-related claim.
By conducting detailed historical weather analyses and utilizing advanced technologies such as Doppler radar and satellite imagery, we reconstruct the environmental conditions surrounding the event. Our scientifically grounded approach enables us to provide objective, evidence-based assessments of hazardous weather factors and clarify the circumstances for judges and juries, supporting informed decisions regarding liability.
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