SB 800 and the Forensic Engineer: How California’s Right to Repair Law Shapes Defect Investigations
California’s SB 800, the Right to Repair Act, fundamentally changed how construction defect claims are handled in the state. For residential construction built after January 1, 2003, SB 800 establishes a mandatory prelitigation process that both sides must follow before a defect case can proceed to court. For forensic engineers, this law doesn’t just affect […]
Forensic Engineering in Product Liability Cases: When Products Cause Harm
The Intersection of Engineering and Legal Accountability In the realm of product liability, forensic engineering plays a crucial role. When a product fails and causes harm, be it minor injuries or significant disasters, forensic engineers are called upon to investigate and determine the root causes of these failures. The Role of Forensic Engineers in Product […]