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

Construction Marketing

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. Workers’ compensation This defense says you are not entitled to sue for damages because workers’ compensation insurance covers you.

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AIA Expands Portfolio with Launch of New Contract Documents

Construction Superintendent Magazine

These include a new owner/consultant agreement, as well as six new administrative forms for use on design-build projects. The C103–2015, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Consultant without a Predefined Scope of Consultant’s Services establishes expectations between an owner and consultant on a project.

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Construction Lawyer - Untitled Article

Construction Lawyer

If required to agree to a heightened standard, the compensation should be adjusted upward to account for the increased liability exposure. The architect defended on the basis that it complied with the normal standard of care while the owner argued that a heightened standard applied. any other applicable code[.]. any other applicable code[.].

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PBS&J in turmoil?

PSMJ Resources

The biggest chunk of the separation agreement is a $900,000 transition payment. In addition, Zumwalt will get $946,824, the value of the accumulated benefits payable to him under the company's key employee capital accumulation plan and $16,003as compensation for accrued but unused paid time off, the filing said.

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WILG president talks workplace injuries

Safety Services Company

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. WILG president talks workplace injuries. Why are people reluctant to report workplace injuries?

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Final Countdown to Principal: Advice for Up and Comers

PSMJ Resources

related to becoming a Principal such as the Shareholder Agreement, Deferred Compensation Agreement, Buy-Sell agreement, Company By-Laws, Articles of Incorporation, Board Minutes, Budgets, business plans, strategic plans, and Annual Reports from the past several years. Scarlett Consulting. Understand the Deal.

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A lesson for Architectural Firms: be careful how you pay employees

Construction Lawyer

You are not our client and we are not your attorneys unless and until you enter into a written retainer agreement with us. You should consult an attorney licensed in your jurisdiction before using any of the information contained at this site. This could be in the employment agreement or a separate document. Northern Dist.