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How to File a Lawsuit After an Injury At a Construction Site?

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But first, it is important to understand that every case is unique, and you should always consult with a qualified construction accident injury attorney to get specific advice about your situation. Not getting a written fee agreement from the lawyer you hire. Failing to interview several lawyers before hiring one.

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7 Ways Construction Companies Can Keep Their Workers Safe

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Before starting a construction project , you should train workers operating in medium and high-risk areas on safety measures and standards. Have a safety standards terms of the agreement (TOA). This information should be included in a terms-of-agreement document signed by all workers. For instance, the U.S.

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Does GC Insurance Cover Subcontractors?

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Accidents happen, especially in construction. General contractors know these risks when they take the role. Does a general contractor’s insurance cover their subcontractors’ accidents or mistakes? At their core, insurance policies are agreements between two parties: the insurer and the policyholder.

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Last, but NOT Least: Why You Should Take a Closer Look at Your Next Indemnification Clause

Construction and Infrastructure Law

Indemnification clauses appear in nearly every agreement, but they are often overlooked as mere boilerplate provisions after the parties have painstakingly negotiated all of the other terms. A standard or canned indemnification clause might work to undo all of the effort that has gone into properly allocating risk.

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Last, but NOT Least: Why You Should Take a Closer Look at Your Next Indemnification Clause

Construction and Infrastructure Law

Indemnification clauses appear in nearly every agreement, but they are often overlooked as mere boilerplate provisions after the parties have painstakingly negotiated all of the other terms. A standard or canned indemnification clause might work to undo all of the effort that has gone into properly allocating risk.

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A Wake-up Message for Employers or An Ounce of Prevention…

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I’m proud of our record in helping clients litigate citations/violations and/or fulfill obligations under informal or formal OSHA settlement agreements. Our risk assessment methods and means of determining feasible risk reduction have their foundation in the ANSI voluntary consensus standards recognized by OSHA.

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As a result, construction businesses have a key role to play in addressing the climate emergency and reducing the consumption of fossil fuels by 40% by 2030, as agreed as the common goal set by the Paris Agreement. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics , there were 5,190 fatal work injuries recorded in the United States in 2021.

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