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

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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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Is the Best Defense Always a Good Offense?

Construction Dive

It’s an old sports cliché: the best defense is a good offense. The engineering services agreement said that in the event of a dispute, the losing party would pay the winning party’s attorney fees. The engineer sued to collect approximately $50,000 in compensation. million in damages. million in damages.

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No Longer in the Dark: A Primer on the Distinction between Delay and Disruption Damages in a Construction Dispute

Best Practices Construction Law

Delay claims on a construction can be confusing, especially when you think about the delay to the work being performed and the disruption to other activities. The County entered into an agreement with the Contractor to expand a three-mile stretch of road. A few years ago, I found a case the shed some light on the delay v.

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Insurance for Electricians: What It Covers & Why You May Need It

Levelset

At any given time, an electrician could be performing work on a construction project that involves high stakes. Below is a list of coverages that can be obtained through a separate policy or amendment to an existing agreement. . A workers’ compensation policy may help cover the cost of medical treatment for such injuries. .

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International Arbitration Experts Discuss The Impact On The Global Economy

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Reynolds: The COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on the global economy has led to an increase in breach of contract claims, and a parallel rise in novel breach of con­tract defenses focused on excuses for non-performance. In those clauses, the overall success of COVID-19-based force majeure defenses is still unknown.

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One Awesome Case Discussing The Difference Between Delay and Disruption Damages!

Best Practices Construction Law

Rarely do you find a case that succinctly addresses a construction law issue. While the legal issue focused on the County’s right rely on the defense of sovereign immunity, the Contractor’s (and it expert’s) characterization of the damages was critical to the outcome of the case. This is a must read! The Contract.

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Construction Legislation Now Pending in Washington

Construction Law Monitor

The new legislative session has begun in Washington, and a number of bills affecting the construction industry have been introduced. Athletic Field construction lien case. House Bill 1532 (Creating a good faith defense for certain minimum wage and overtime compensation complaints). Introduced by Rep. Introduced by Rep.