No matter how carefully business is conducted, the mere fact that the status quo has changed can bring complaints and claims from property owners. Whether they genuinely believe damage was caused or just see "deep pockets" available, the resulting administrative hearings, formal complaints and litigation can end in disaster for your company, unless you enlist a solid, technically experienced consultant to represent your interests. Permitting of new operations requires discussion of blasting and side effects that may occur from mining and quarrying. Installation of heavy equipment may create noise that would affect communities. In these cases, testimony before regulatory agencies, political bodies and other public forums require qualified experts in the field.
GeoSonics/Vibra-Tech has built its reputation on providing solid technical and engineering support, as well as the services necessary to protect its clients in the event of unwarranted claims. With over 60 years' experience, our firm has the body of knowledge necessary to defend such claims. From the early 1940s when we recorded vibrations with the first portable seismograph to the present where our computerized ISO-Seismic System is the industry's leading technology, GeoSonics/Vibra-Tech has provided the personnel, instrumentation and data to address our clients' permitting and legal needs.
GeoSonics/Vibra-Tech has conducted in excess of one million inspections in our history, from huts in the desert to skyscrapers in New York City, and we have defended thousands of damage claims. Most major insurance carriers in the U.S., including Nobel, a division of Lancer Insurance Company, Cigna, Aetna, Fairmont Specialty Group, Allstate, Nationwide and Travelers, have called on our help in evaluating claims.
Our experienced staff have also testified as expert witnesses in hundreds of lawsuits and public meetings on blasting, noise, pipeline leaks, gas explosions, accidental detonations and other cases involving vibration and shock stresses. Measurement, analysis and compliance only go so far in today's world. There is always the threat of a suit, even if you do everything correctly and within standards, and qualified third-party expertise may be necessary to address concerns. Our senior staff offer a winning combination of education, experience and professional demeanor, with a proven track record when it comes to testifying, presenting and advising on vibration, air blast, noise, blasting and similar issues.
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