The Infrastructure Act: Beneath the Surface

After the passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, municipalities are repairing and upgrading their aging infrastructure. This has led to an increase in the number of damaged underground utility claims in construction involving roadways, water/sewer/storm drains, and landscaping.

Though simple on the surface, handling these claims is often a quagmire. For example, a utility strike can involve a contractor, its subcontractors, the property owner, design engineers, construction managers, and even the utility owner itself. And that is before considering each party’s differing insurance coverages, indemnity obligations to one another, and additional insured statuses.

Effective claims handling requires claims professionals and attorneys who know the right questions to ask. With a plan of action, claims adjusters and attorneys can reduce or eliminate liability to the utility owner.