What must be shown?
The engineer's duty under the appointment, the standard expected, the breach, and the loss caused. The design brief, drawings and review comments are the core documents.
Who else may share responsibility?
Contractors who built to drawings, reviewers and project managers. Apportionment is often contested. We separate design from workmanship issues.
Is insurance relevant?
Professional indemnity policies are a practical source of recovery, and notification deadlines matter. See architect negligence.
Documents to have ready
- Appointment and scope
- Design brief and calculations
- Drawings and revisions
- Review comments
- Expert reports
Send us the documentsA short message and the key papers are enough for a first assessment.
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Can I claim against a designer without a direct contract?
In some cases under general civil liability. It depends on the facts.
What is the time limit?
Time limits apply. Do not delay.
More on defects & engineering negligence
The ten-year structural liability rule is stated in general terms. UAE civil legislation has been revised recently, so the exact provision and period are checked against the current text before we advise on a specific claim. This page is general information, not legal advice.