Best Practices Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

My mentor and good friend, Cordell Parvin , has over the years shared with me some great best practices for contractors—whether talking about bid protests, accidents on the jobsite, or filing a claim. Recently, Cordell sent me a list of items that all contractors should review when developing a request for additional compensation.

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Safety Services Company

DECEMBER 1, 2020

OSHA tracks this information with the goal of preventing accidents in the future. For example, accidentally reporting an injury that did not occur on the jobsite or reporting a cut or scrape that isn’t a recordable accident could have dire consequences. it means the company has had to pay for one or more worker compensation claims.

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Best Practices Construction Law

MAY 21, 2013

I previously blogged about the importance of using daily reports to prove construction claims. Meeting minutes and internal memoranda concerning the claim should be maintained in order to document attempts to resolve matters with the DOT and its representatives. Schedules , including the as-planned and updates. Image: Tanzer18.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Accidents happen, especially in construction. Does a general contractor’s insurance cover their subcontractors’ accidents or mistakes? What this means is that financial losses caused by accidents, mistakes, and other issues that are the fault of the general contractor will be covered under the policy.

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Construction Marketing

JUNE 20, 2022

When you see or hear about construction accidents, they usually involve heavy equipment like cranes or scaffolding. Whoever is responsible for breaching their duty of care should compensate for the injuries. How Accidents Happen Due To Falling Debris. Violations of safety rules can lead to workplace accidents.

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Levelset

AUGUST 31, 2022

They offer a full range of business insurance policies, including general liability, commercial auto, workers’ compensation, and umbrella. Policies offered include general and professional liability, workers’ compensation, commercial auto, and tools and equipment. And they offer risk specialists to help your business minimize losses.

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Levelset

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Some parties — like owners and GCs — will want some assurances that any not-at-fault, job-related accidents or injuries will not cause them financial harm. Since a GC or owner may not be found responsible for these accidents, they look to the specialty contractor’s general liability policy to help pay for damage or injuries.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

“If something goes wrong, liability could hit the GC’s policy, which dilutes liability insurance limits, negatively impacts their claims history, and forces them to deal with a claim that’s not really their fault.”. If your business is found to have caused an injury or accident, the other party will seek damages.

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FDR Safety

OCTOBER 29, 2014

Off-the-job accidents: hidden costs to employers. Off-the-job accidents: hidden costs to employers. The direct costs of on-the-job injuries and deaths are clear in the form of workers’ compensation claims, medical expenses, and potential legal liability. Accident Prevention Training' Join Our Mailing List.

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Levelset

MAY 23, 2022

Whether it’s the risk of an unexpected accident or a project running over schedule and costing you money, there are many things that can go wrong. It’s important to understand what this insurance covers, and how to get the most out of it if you need to file a claim. What does business interruption insurance cover ?

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Many of the accidents stem from oversights that could have been prevented with more vigilance on the job. Struck-by accidents. Keeping a safe distance from power lines and marking areas where powered equipment is in use will also help minimize the risk for electrical accidents. of all deaths in the construction industry. .

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Levelset

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Not all accidents that happen on jobs are large-scale and catastrophic. Workers’ compensation insurance : This coverage can help replace income and cover medical expenses if an employee is injured while on the job. A workers’ compensation policy may help cover the cost of medical treatment for such injuries. .

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Construction Law Monitor

DECEMBER 17, 2012

He is a specialist New York accident lawyer and the proprietor of the Ginarte Law firm. While it’s not possible to prevent every accident, the need to promote safety in the workplace is obvious. While it’s not possible to prevent every accident, the need to promote safety in the workplace is obvious. percent in injury claims.

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Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

Breaking this down, it means that workplace accidents caused by the lack of workplace safety programs, costs companies hundreds of millions of dollars every day. At this year’s National Safety Council (NSC) expo, it was reported that workplace injuries and fatalities cost businesses an estimated $198.2 billion a year.

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Levelset

AUGUST 24, 2022

Covers contractors against accidents, property damage, and in some cases, libel. Construction is a risky industry, and costly or harmful accidents can occur on a jobsite. For instance, contractors need to have workers’ compensation insurance to protect against employee injuries, as general liability only covers third-party injuries.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) contractors must protect their business property while reducing the odds that a job-related accident or injury could financially harm their business. If you currently have HVAC insurance, the carrier may also ask for a claims history related to your account. Who needs HVAC insurance?

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Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 9, 2011

A safe work environment is one of the most straight forward ways to decrease workers compensation expenses. Fewer accidents also mean lower insurance premiums, which mean lower labor costs. Companies who have more claims than average will have a higher than average rate, for example, 1.6. If your companies EMR rating is 1.0

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NH Construction Law

AUGUST 11, 2018

He couldn’t sue A&M due to the Workers’ Compensation Law’s exclusivity provision, but he could and did sue the GC and the owner, claiming that they owed him a duty to maintain a safe working environment. The New Hampshire Supreme Court disagreed.

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Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 10, 2012

Missouri law requires that an injured worker provide a written report of a workplace injury within 30 days of the date of the accident. The unintended result was that injuries which were no longer covered by workers’ compensation, could now be adjudicated in a civil lawsuit. What is a common fallacy about workplace injuries?

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Best Practices Construction Law

JULY 29, 2015

general liability, builder’s risk, workers’ compensation, professional liability) over different periods of time, there may be a dispute as to which carrier covers the loss. Ultimately, the court concluded that Insurance Company #2 had the duty to defend the claim. In a recent case, Cincinnati Insurance Co. So What?

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

The policyholder will also have certain duties to perform if an insurance claim is incurred and reported. Though not common, large and complex claims do occur. As a contractor, you can get protection from an additional insured endorsement on a subcontractor’s policy if the sub’s actions contribute to an injury or accident.

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FDR Safety

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

or a state workers’ compensation system. Make clear that drug and alcohol testing will be required after any accident or safety-related incident (such as “near miss” incidents), regardless of whether an injury has occurred. Drug testing required or incentivized by federal or state law cannot be viewed as retaliation.

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Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 8, 2012

It prevents workers’ compensation claims, acts as cheap insurance and allows employees to go home to their families at night, said Dennis Shepard, a member of the safety commission. 80 percent of accidents happen with vehicles,” he said. Wearing flame-resistant gear is nothing new for employees of larger energy companies.

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FDR Safety

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

Documentation of their Experience Modification Rating, which measures Workers Compensation claims experience. Require that contractors provide you with documentation of their safety performance and safety program. Items that you will want to see: A copy of their safety program.

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Construction Lawyer

MAY 30, 2012

After the accident, the State of Minnesota passed an ordinance providing that the State may recover from its contractors any payments made by the State to bridge collapse victims to the extent that the contractor caused or contributed to the collapse. It is very possible that a firm will not have coverage for such claims.

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Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 22, 2022

It was not excessive traffic, an accident, or a stalled car. The contractor sought additional compensation for the two extra months of suspension. The County rejected the claim, arguing that the “no damages for delay” clause in the parties’ contract precluded the award of delay damages.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 5, 2022

Falls, alone, account for up to 70% of construction-related injuries and deaths, according to Dr. Dong Zhao of Michigan State University, who has been analyzing BLS data to determine why construction accidents keep happening and to discover or refine preventive measures. Falls are the most common jobsite accidents.

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Best Practices Construction Law

MARCH 17, 2016

If you haven’t revisited your cell phone and computer use policies recently—or don’t have any—below are some major issues to consider: Claims, claims, claims. More and more litigation (or arbitration) involves discovery of texts, emails and photographs for proving or disproving your claims. What photos of an accident?

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 15, 2014

State Credits available against the Corporate Income Tax: Education Credit (AS 43.20.014): Taxpayers that contribute to vocational education programs or accredited Alaska universities or colleges for educational purposes or facilities may claim a tax credit for 50% of the first $100,000, 100% of the next $200,000, and 50% of further contributions.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 21, 2014

The program is capped at 10,000 new jobs being claimed each year by all participants; whereas a taxpayer is limited to a maximum of 400 new jobs per year. The credit provided to the investor totals 39 percent of the cost of the investment and is claimed over a seven-year period. time permanent jobs paying above average wages.

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