Construction defects have grown into one of the most active areas of litigation in the United States. This, the eighth and last volume, of the multi-volume treatise is the newest addition to Barry Zalma's insurance claims books that thoroughly explain how to identify construction defects, how to insure, investigate, prosecute, and defend cases that result from construction defect claims. Written by nationally-renowned insurance claims and insurance coverage expert, Barry Zalma, Construction Defects & Insurance is designed to help property owners, developers, builders, contractors, subcontractors, insurers, lenders, risk managers and lawyers avoid construction litigation, confidently and rapidly resolve claims associated with construction defect issues, or litigate construction defect litigation. As you read through this the eighth volume and the seven other volumes of Construction Defects and Insurance, you will find comprehensive--yet comprehensible--coverage of key topics. This, the eighth volume of Construction Defects & Insurance, includes materials concerning: Evaluation and Settlement Negotiating Settlement Injuries to Persons Liability The Parties to the Construction Defect Suit Settlement Negotiations Alternative Dispute Resolution Arbitration Right to Repair Statutes in Construction Defect Claims Construction Defects & Insurance addresses a wide range of topics associated with this escalating and expensive problem.