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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. Damage recovery If your claim is successful, you may be entitled to recover damages for your injuries.

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Carpenter’s Insurance: Who Needs It & Why

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You can practice safety and use common sense on the job, but there’s no way to predict when accidents or injuries might occur. Carpenter’s insurance is a financial instrument that helps protect your business if accidents, injuries, or illnesses occur in a work-related capacity. What is carpenter insurance?

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August 2015 newsletter

FDR Safety

FDRsafety named one of the top 3 safety consulting firms in the U.S. Employers may erroneously assume that the workplace statistic is the only one relevant to them, but the fact is that no matter where accidents occur, the consequences are in many ways the same. FDRsafety named one of the top 3 safety consulting firms in the U.S.

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The Danger of Over-Reporting on your OSHA 300 Forms

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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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New OSHA recordkeeping rule: Urgent need for employer review

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The rule , which was issued late last week and goes into effect within 90 days, provides new means for employees to pursue claims that they have suffered retaliation for reporting safety concerns. This despite the fact that there is no hard evidence to support such claims. The new rule changes that.

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Contractors: Do You Have a Cell Phone Policy? Is It Time for an Upgrade?

Best Practices Construction Law

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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New York Looks at Possible Scaffolding Law Reform

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This article was written by Safety Consultants with Safety Services Company , we provide Construction, Manufacturing, and General Industry Safety Programs to over 100,000 clients across the United States and Canada. Accidents & Fatalities Aerial Lifts' New York Looks at Possible Scaffolding Law Reform.