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

Construction Marketing

Unfortunately, injuries at construction sites are highly likely. You may wonder if you have legal recourse if you have been injured while working at a construction site. Now, let’s look at some of the most common questions about construction site injuries.

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6 Dangers Of Falling Debris In Construction Sites

Construction Marketing

When you see or hear about construction accidents, they usually involve heavy equipment like cranes or scaffolding. In most cases, the contractor, subcontractor, or site owner will be held responsible. Whoever is responsible for breaching their duty of care should compensate for the injuries.

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Best Practices for Developing a Contractor’s Request for Compensation

Best Practices Construction Law

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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Subcontractor Insurance: 7 Policies Subs Should Consider for Their Business

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If your business is found to have caused an injury or accident, the other party will seek damages. Medical expenses, property damage, and legal defense costs can grow quickly. An uninsured business would likely not have the financial resources to pay a large legal settlement. Workers compensation insurance.

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What Happens When You Don’t Wear PPE?

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Workplaces like construction sites can be dangerous and accidents can happen in a few seconds time, and if an employee is not equipped well, then it can be life-threatening as well. Accidents and impacts. On construction sites, hard hats are popular. It can result in the following things-. Inhaling toxic gases.

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10 Best Insurance Companies for Construction Businesses

Levelset

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

Levelset

Covers contractors against accidents, property damage, and in some cases, libel. To really understand the differences between builder’s risk vs. general liability insurance for contractors, keep reading for a detailed breakdown of each type of insurance and its purposes on a job site. . What is builder’s risk insurance?