Practice Terms
The Mechanical Engineering Blog provides you with a comprehensive resource to help you better understand mechanical engineering terminology in the context of litigation and conflict.
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When processing and professionally handling claims in the field of "machinery, mechanical engineering, plant and operating equipment", as a party and / or client you are often confronted with terms whose meaning is not familiar if you are not familiar with claims. Some terms are explained here.
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The aim of these definitions is therefore to ensure transparent and comprehensible communication between the various actors. This should enable clients in particular to gain a comprehensive understanding in order to be able to make well-founded decisions and to be confident in the terminology.

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