Litigation Support
Expert Opinion and Advice
Construction disputes are often complicated, and it takes an expert to determine whether a deficiency has actually occurred—backed by unbiased documentation of the issues and the facts. In the legal field, this work is known as a forensic or construction investigation, and it forms the core of our litigation support services.
When a dispute arises, the burden of proving an error typically falls on you. Först Consulting Group applies its expert opinion and analysis to give you the evidence needed to resolve the matter or prevail in court. We are not attorneys and cannot provide legal advice, but we are frequently called upon for credible expert opinion and advice.
We Provide Advice on the Following:
- Quality of construction
- Workmanship
- Material defect
- Construction management and practices
- Construction defects
- Litigation
- Dispute resolution
Who We Work With
Först Consulting Group provides expert opinion and advice for the following, though we can only represent one side of any given dispute:
- Homeowners
- Contractors and construction companies
- Attorneys
- Insurance companies
- Condominium Management & HOAs
Construction Expert Witness Testimony
Construction Expert Witness Testimony
Some construction disputes call for the testimony of an expert witness who can offer an unbiased, fact-supported opinion for litigation. Först Consulting Group provides expert testimony through affidavits, depositions, or courtroom testimony, explaining technical facts so clearly that even a non-expert can follow them.
We provide credible construction expert witness testimony nationwide—for homeowners, contractors, construction companies, attorneys, and insurance companies—in cases involving construction errors or disputes. Our knowledge and proficiency have been demonstrated in the field and tested on the courtroom stand.
Expert Witness Consulting
As an expert witness consultant, Först Consulting Group helps attorneys and insurance companies prepare a case by reviewing documents and evidence and identifying areas of weakness. We also assist in preparing to take testimony by helping to formulate effective lines of questioning.
Construction Expert Witness Services Include:
- Expert witness testimony and trial presentation
- Construction site defect investigation
- Detailed evidence reports and documentation
- Question preparation
- Case and document review consultation
- Repair recommendations and cost estimation
Construction Disputes and Litigation
Construction Disputes and Litigation
Attorneys and insurance companies need proof to establish contractor negligence or breach of contract. That’s exactly the support Först Consulting Group provides through our litigation services.
We help attorneys for both plaintiffs and defendants—one side per dispute—build their case by inspecting problems in residential and commercial buildings and documenting evidence of defects. Our findings are supported by detailed reports, including photographs and notes, along with repair recommendations and cost estimates.
As a construction expert consultant, Först Consulting Group can also evaluate the weaknesses in a case and help strengthen it. Our goal is to prepare the strongest possible case, whether it goes to trial or settles out of court.
Litigation support services include:
- Construction inspection
- Damages analysis and evaluation
- Documents review
- Productivity loss
- Safety and code violations
- Detailed reports
- Consultation services
- Repair recommendations and cost estimates
- Expert opinion and advice
- Expert witness testimony
- Expert trial presentations
Construction Injury Investigation Services
Construction is a high-hazard industry that demands real safety precautions to protect workers and maintain a stable work environment. Even so, accidents happen—most commonly falls, struck-by-object incidents, electrocution, crushing injuries, equipment mishandling, and poor on-site supervision.
Investigational Factors
Workplace accidents may result from direct physical contact or from negligence. Comparative negligence can also apply, where the worker and another party or company share responsibility for the incident.
A number of complex factors have to be investigated, including:
- Site conditions provided by property owners and landlords
- Work-environment safety conditions provided by contractors and subcontractors
- Structural and performance standards set by design professionals, including architects and engineers
- Materials and equipment function and safety provided by manufacturers and suppliers
- Project specifications and contracts
- Willful safety violations
Construction Injury Investigation Services
A construction injury investigation must include an accident description, structural analysis, and professional conclusions. Först Consulting Group provides accident investigation evidence to help build a personal injury, Workers’ Compensation, or legal claim. Our services include:
- Accident investigation
- Professional safety and risk management consulting
- Detailed written reports
- Expert opinion
- Expert witness testimony
As part of our expertise, Först is certified in Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) training.
Construction Safety Expert Testimony
Construction Safety Expert Testimony
The construction industry carries a high potential for workplace injury. When safety conditions are violated, injuries follow—and legal claims follow those. Building and supporting such a case takes an expert in construction safety, like Först Consulting Group.
Construction safety spans safety training, safety standards, and risk assessment. As experienced workplace safety consultants, Först Consulting Group can help gather the proof needed to support a claim and provide court-qualified forensic expert testimony if the case goes to trial. We work nationwide, assisting attorneys for both plaintiffs and defendants.
Construction safety services include:
- Accident and incident investigations for safety-related legal matters
- OSHA compliance verification
- Construction safety expert witness
- Forensic litigation consultation on construction safety
Först’s safety certifications include those with:
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)