WestCon Tribune

January 2006

Weather Information For the Construction Consultant

Presented By: Jan Null,

Certified Consulting Meteorologist,

Golded Gate Weather Services

Our first meeting of 2006 is sure to be a unique and informative presentation.

All types of weather can be an important issue in many construction claims and are important factors in numerous building issues. We are very pleased to have Meteorologist Jan Null from Golden Gate Weather Services as our January speaker.

Mr. Null is a certified Consulting Meteorologist with over 30 years of experience as both an operational and forensic meteorologist. He has been retained in over 100 civil and criminal litigations by both plaintiff and defense counsels.

Mr. Null has effectively testified in numerous depositions and trials drawing upon his background and teaching skills.

Golden Gate Weather Services has developed a California State Bar approved one hour MCLE activity: ÒWeather Information for Litigation. Mr. Null will be presenting this activity for Westcon and will show the many types of meterological and climatological data and analysies that can assist you in obtaining the best outcome for your clients.

A variety of meteorological elements may be foundational or even critical to litigations or claims. Mr. Null will explain how some of the following issues have been factors in previous cases. Some areas he will cover:

 

Weather Types

Storm damage
Flooding
Wind storms
Ice
Sun Angle
Storm Frequency

Types of Cases

Personal Injury
Slip and Fall
Vehicular Accidents
Insurance Claims
Construction Defects
Construction Delays

Environments

Urban
Rural
Marine
Aviation

 

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