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

Construction Marketing

You may wonder if you have legal recourse if you have been injured while working at a construction site. 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.

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Construction facing safety challenges as work picks up

FDR Safety

A recent report by Marsh Risk Consulting cites a shortage of skilled construction workers in markets across the country, including Pittsburgh, Seattle, and Phoenix. Inadequate safety performance can lead to employee turnover and various legal, financial and reputational risks. Accident Prevention' Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Free Customizable Construction Accident Prevention Programs

Contractor Bookkeeping

And as always, we recommend you have any legal document reviewed by your attorney or legal counsel before using it. A lot of our contractor clients have needed an Accident Prevention Program to include with their bid submittal package and some of them have found this resource useful. We hope you do too!

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Carpenter’s Insurance: Who Needs It & Why

Levelset

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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OSHA Alert: How to Prepare for an OSHA Inspection

FDR Safety

Consulting with the company’s legal counsel about difficult or special problems, such as search warrants or subpoenas. Being courteous and polite, but firmly exercising the company’s legal rights. If the inspector points out an issue that is easily corrected (e.g.

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Construction project management 101 – Checklist

Lets Build

Additionally, the basics and essentials of budgeting, finance, organisation, scheduling, conflicts, and legal issues are also covered by the project manager. Has the selection of architectural, engineering, and other required consultants been managed? Are all appropriate contracts executed between clients and consultants?

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

This week, I’m pleased to welcome David DeVita, a safety expert with 20 years of experience, from Carolina Safety Consultants. A Safety Consultant’s Opinion: After having worked in the safety industry for over 21 years, 14 of which were with 2 major insurance companies. productivity. project collaboration. project management.