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Difference Between Tort and Contract | What Is Tort |  What Is Contract | What Is Contract Law | What Is Tort Law

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Introduction of Tort Vs Contract. A tort , in common law jurisdiction, could be a tort (other than a breach of contract) that causes an applicant to suffer loss or hurt, leading to legal liability for the one that commits the act. A contract is lawfully enforceable as a result of it meets the wants and approval of the law.

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What Is Inefficient Risk Transfer? The Use of Indemnification in Construction Contracts

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In parenting, there is no written contract between the adult and to child to transfer the responsibility for the loss or damage. In construction, there should be a written contract to transfer the risk when you are stuck between a rock and a hard place.

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What Is a Certificate of Insurance (COI) for Contractors — and When Do You Need One?

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Construction contracts often require that each hired specialty contractor maintain a minimum level of insurance coverage, and a COI will reflect that status. If you’re bidding on contract work, you will likely need a COI per terms of a legal agreement. Why a certificate of insurance matters.

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#122:  Construction Loan Disbursement Pitfalls

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Owner/borrowers like it as well; preventing the contractor from getting ahead of them in payments incentivizes proper contract performance, and a set of professional eyes to determine whether the contractor’s draw requests are justified is a welcome feature. That puts the owner/borrower in a pickle. Don’t count on it.

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Additional Insured Endorsements & How They Work in Construction

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An additional insured agreement allows a policyholder to extend their business insurance coverage to a specific third party. There are several related terms that are commonly confused in insurance policies and construction contracts. AI endorsements are often required as part of the construction contract.

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Additional Insured Status: Playing the Speak-Out Game on a Construction Project

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Whether you are required by contract or law, purchase and maintaining the appropriate coverage can help you avoid catastrophe on your project. In that case, the contractor and subcontractor (and their insurance carriers) were pointing the finger at each other for injuries sustained by an employee of the subcontractor.

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Top OSHA Violations in Construction (2021)

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OSHA averages more than 30,000 inspections annually , including many unscheduled visits arising from employee complaints or injuries. This standard ( 1926.100 ) requires all employees to wear head protection anytime there is a risk of head injury from “impact, or from falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns.”

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