
The Services
IRCC has a wide
range of accredited rink/arena experts with years of experience in the
diverse ice rink industry. All
are devoted to providing the most distinct services for the legal and
insurance professions, construction, private organizations, and
government agencies. We
assist with various phases of litigation, including early case merit
evaluation, strategy, education, research, reporting, and testimony.
We have served some of the best legal firms in the country and
large insurance underwriters such as Hartford Steam Boiler and
others.
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Liability claims
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Construction design claims
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Construction related damage
claims
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Product design flaws
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All types of operational
liabilities
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System performance and
quality claims
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Internal moisture,
condensation, and environmental control problems
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System engineering problems
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Service contractor related
problems
Case Strategy
Contrary to popular opinion, most disputes do not
end in a courtroom trial. The majority of them settle—often as a
result of the careful work done by experts and consultants.
Typically, experts are hired to educate clients about technical
issues, suggest strategies, investigate, do research, prepare
reports, etc. When necessary, they appear at depositions and trials.
IRCC understands
the cost of litigation and is responsible with its recommendations
and positions to ensure the best chance of a victorious outcome. We work with your legal team to identify strengths and weakness in
your case to help put forth the best presentation for victory and/or
to support your team in a negotiated dispute resolution.
Extensive Photo Archive
IRCC has access
to literally thousands of arena construction, design, and
operational photographs for all phases of rink/arena construction
and operation. This extensive database of photographs showing
many types of products and systems are part of your arsenal when
IRCC is engaged for your dispute.
Extensive Document Database
IRCC has access
to, or possession of, an extensive inventory of drawings, documents,
manuals, service bulletins for virtually every type of ice rink
system or equipment installed over the last 25 years. The
information contained on these types of documents have been
priceless in their value to past legal disputes where IRCC personnel
was engaged. This immense resource becomes a contributing factor for
your future victories.
Litigation Or Support Stemming From Construction Disputes
Our
professionals are familiar with the vast range of disputes which can
arise during the design, procurement, and construction of a project,
including:
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Changes in Scope (Extra Work)
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Impact/Disruption
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Interference
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Acceleration of Work
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Lack of Performance
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Design Error & Omission
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Defective or Incomplete Work
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False Claims (for Time or Money)
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Initially, IRCC
will focus upon mitigation of the disputes, so distraction and delay
are minimized. The IRCC concentrates on evaluation of each dispute,
including preliminary investigation and analysis that result in an
action plan, which is tailored to your business objectives and legal
strategies.
A major focus
of the action plan is to facilitate early dispute resolution. IRCC
typically conducts detailed analyses, breaking the disputes down -
issue by issue, fact by fact, and event by event in order to assess
the liability, causation and damage components of each dispute. A
fair, balanced and objective assessment of each dispute frequently
is the impetus for an early and cost-effective resolution. If the
claims are not resolved, IRRC will provide the best strategy to
succeed and case support.
Testing & Analysis
IRCC has the
ability to verify claims through actual field data testing and
evaluation. Our design, construction, and refrigeration experience
enables us to identify the testing required to prove a position
without ambiguity or question based upon the factual engineering
merits of the outcome.
Knowledge Of Benchmark Industry Standards, Policies & Procedures
For Risk Abatement
Liability is
usually concluded when an event happens outside of the parameters of
what is considered reasonable industry standards and
responsibilities. With our training, experience, and superior
communication/presentation skills, it will be hard to find another
resourced who can communicate the merits of your legal position for
the ice rink/arena industry better than IRCC. If we take on your
case as a professional witness, we believe you have a case and will
work hard to ensure the outcome is favorable to your group or
organization.
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