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03-25-2012, 08:24 AM #31
I don't believe there's the big conspiracy theory Perry describes
Also the Insurance Company's will sometimes change your policy details, after you file a claim, to benefit them, I have seen it many times on larger money cases. Especially if its a tort action. You will not even notice it. They will hire you an inexperienced attorney to lose the case, on purpose. Then, they don't have to pay anything because, it was willful mis-conduct and they don't ever pay for those actions.Perry
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03-25-2012, 09:48 AM #32
This has been my experience too. I have really only run into two actual engineers (both old school, had been around here a long time) who said this when I was asked to hire them by a client. In each case I could not since I was insured and they weren't. They both claimed the "it just makes you a target" defense but digging a little deeper, both did some rubber-stamping of others plans for a nominal fees and got burned on it, then couldn't get insured because their rates went up too much. I think they have both pretty much retired now.
The others I heard about were all second hand hearsay.
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03-26-2012, 10:25 AM #33Registered User Promoted
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check state laws...
its hard to insure illegal activity, check your state laws....here in NY its clear what you propose is illegal. "...you cannot perform or offer to perform any or all phases of architectural design..."
Although I will say here in upstate NY its not well enforced and illegal practice has gone viral.
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03-26-2012, 10:31 AM #34
Barkeater,
Laws are state by state, and NY is one of the most restrictive. In most states, I believe including Missouri, a non-registrant is permitted to do residential design.Wendy Lee Welton
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03-28-2012, 01:08 PM #36
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03-29-2012, 04:54 PM #38Registered User Promoted
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YOU must be joking...350 per hour!
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There is also a difference between designing and drafting. Supposedly, if you are drafting, you follow instructions from the designer, which can be an architect, homeowner, inventor, etc. It may help limit your liability by naming the designer of record on the plans as well as the drafter's name.