Co-author Darin Brooks *

After a company has been sued, its immediate next steps should be twofold:  consult its lawyer and notify its insurance carrier.  The carrier should pick up the defense and provide an attorney to represent the company for a claim covered by the applicable insurance policy.  The company’s current lawyer’s (who knows

Orignally published in ABC Houston’s Build Houston Magazine

Construction companies spend countless hours drafting agreements requiring indemnification and insurance for their projects. These obligations are prevalent for all tiers of construction industry members— from subcontractors and suppliers, to project owners. The purpose of this article is to address some considerations in anticipation of a claim