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Your Claim Has Been Denied

Construction Business Owner

Your Claim Has Been Denied. If your construction business has suffered a financial loss due to damage, accident, crime or liability, the last thing you want to hear is that your claim is. Alex Headley. Fri, 07/23/2021 - 09:30. not covered.

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Can a Property Owner File a Claim Against the Contractor’s Insurance?

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Mistakes and accidents happen, and some of those issues can be extremely expensive. In most cases, that’s what insurance is for, and the contractor will typically initiate a claim against their policy to take care of it. But who can actually file a claim against the contractor’s insurance? Let’s take a look. State requirements.

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Say What? The Rise of Criminal Liability for Construction Accidents

Best Practices Construction Law

Concern for safety is apparent on construction projects throughout the country and world, as evidenced by daily/weekly construction briefings and the familiar “ Days Since a Lost Work Accident” signs. Safe projects are more likely to be profitable projects due to lack of delays and prevention of claims for jobsite injuries.

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Builder’s Risk vs. General Liability for Contractors: What’s the Difference?

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Two of the most common insurance policies that contractors have are builder’s risk and general liability, which serve very different purposes. Builder’s Risk Insurance General Liability Insurance Coverage Covers a building under construction—and often tools, equipment, and materials related to the project.

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9 Types of Insurance You Need to Protect Your Contractor Business

Construction Marketing

Between the potential for accidents and injuries on the job site and the risk of lawsuits, it’s important to have insurance to protect yourself from financial losses, but what kind of insurance do you need? General Liability Insurance. Professional Liability Insurance. Professional Liability Insurance.

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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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#91:  Liability Insurance for a Subcontractor's Defective Work

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“May unintentionally faulty subcontractor work that damages an insured’s work product constitute an ‘accident’ under a commercial general liability insurance policy?” The Michigan Supreme Court disagreed, interpreting “accident” as broader than “fortuity.” 185 Mich.App.