General Liability - Construction

Defending GL claims across every stage of construction

Construction GL claims often involve site hazards, subcontractor interactions, public safety issues, and multi-insurer complexity. WK acts for insurers and insureds across all major construction classes.

Why WK for Construction GL?

We understand construction site dynamics, risk allocation and the practicalities of fast-moving projects delivering strong, commercially-focused GL defence.

Our construction GL expertise

Third-party personal injury claims
Third-party property damage during construction
Crane, plant and equipment incidents
Damage to neighbouring or adjoining property
Public liability for temporary works
Claims involving subcontractors, site visitors and the public
Vibration, excavation and underpinning claims
Environmental and pollution events (GL or statutory liability overlap)
Cross-claims between builders, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers

How we help

Rapid liability assessment and incident response
Defence of high-value or multi-party GL claims
Managing contribution and indemnity disputes
Strategic settlements to minimise project disruption
Coverage advice across GL, Contract Works, ISR, PI
Subrogation and recovery actions

Case Studies

Real examples of how we've supported our clients.

Fatal scaffolding collapse – multi-party, high-profile incident

Acting for a construction company after an 18-year-old worker was killed in a scaffolding collapse, involving a Safework investigation, Coronial Inquest and multiple civil claims.

Building collapse during excavation

Representing a subcontractor after an office building collapsed during neighbouring excavation/shoring works, involving complex engineering causation and high-value property and business loss claims.

Scissor lift fatality – equipment & site safety dispute

Defending a subcontractor following a fatal electrocution incident involving a scissor lift at a major construction site, raising equipment, supervision and site-management issues.

Port facility fire – $310m+ claim

Acting in the defence of a major claim arising from a fire at a port facility, involving wide-ranging property damage and consequential business interruption losses.

Ready to navigate construction risk with confidence?

Our team supports insurers, corporates, consultants and brokers across Australia, NZ and APAC.

James Clohesy

General Liability

Sydney

Ken Grunder