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Utility Locate Liability: Who’s Responsible for Missed Locates?

  • Writer: Grant Piraine
    Grant Piraine
  • Apr 2
  • 1 min read
Judge holding gavel with legal documents, symbolizing liability in utility locate disputes

Understanding who holds responsibility for missed utility locates is complex, involving multiple parties and potential liability. At Know Before You Dig Locates, LLC, we prioritize helping clients mitigate these risks by offering thorough, professional utility locate services. For a detailed look into the factors affecting liability—drawing from extensive experience in legal and insurance investigations—visit the blog post on our sister company Own Your Safety's website: Who’s Responsible in a Missed Utility Locate? Understanding the Roles in Public vs. Private Locates.


This resource outlines how communication, information-sharing, and clearly defined roles are essential to preventing utility damages. You can also explore training opportunities to deepen your understanding of utility infrastructure awareness and safety.


If you have any comments with regards to this post or a point of view that you would like to share, please message me at grant@knowbeforeyoudig.com. Have a Safe and Wonderful Day!


Published April 2nd 2024

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