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

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You may wonder if you have legal recourse if you have been injured while working at a construction site. Help with negotiations This can be difficult, as insurance companies are often reluctant to pay large settlements. Workers’ compensation is a state-mandated insurance program that benefits workers injured on the job.

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Does GC Insurance Cover Subcontractors?

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Luckily, that’s what insurance is for, right? Does a general contractor’s insurance cover their subcontractors’ accidents or mistakes? While there isn’t a cut-and-dry answer to these questions, we’ll take a deeper look into insurance coverage and what happens in these situations. Who is covered by an insurance policy?

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Construction Law: April 2024

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Legal terms explained Kyle Melville of Herbert Smith Freehills LLP explains what is meant by Scott Schedules. Insurance Assessing the Design and Build Risk Our regular expert insurance market commentary from John D Wright of JD Risk Associates looks at the available design and build risk cover available.

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Top OSHA Violations in Construction (2021)

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The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) is the federal agency responsible for maintaining workplace safety across all industries. Well-run construction outfits always have a safety department or a director of safety.”. Health and safety – 863 violations. Peter Lindborg. View profile. 33 answers.

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Obtaining the Proper Bonding for Government Jobs

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SCL members offered 10% discount on CL subscriptions

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Society of Construction Law members can now have a unique 10% multi-year discount on subscriptions to the print version of Construction Law following an agreement between publishers Barrett Byrd Associates and the SCL.

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Subtle (and Not So Subtle) Effects of COVID-19 on the Construction Industry

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Employee Safety and Unions: Skilled craft persons working side-by-side on a project has always been the cornerstone of construction. This has heightened the health and safety protocols on projects. Having an understanding of all insurance policies, coverages, union agreements and your obligations as an employer is vital.