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

Construction Marketing

MARCH 2, 2023

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. Are you able to prove that negligence?

Injury

Injury Site Defense Compensation

Workers' Compensation Claims: A Common Employer's Nightmare

Construction Business Owner

MAY 21, 2018

Workers’ compensation claims and how to keep them under control have always been a concern for employers. Incidents ending in claims occur in virtually all industries and can be costly and time consuming. There is no federal workers’ compensation law that addresses workplace injuries.

Compensation

Compensation Claims Employment Injury

6 Dangers Of Falling Debris In Construction Sites

Construction Marketing

JUNE 20, 2022

Construction is one of the most hazardous industries, with injuries occurring almost every year. When you see or hear about construction accidents, they usually involve heavy equipment like cranes or scaffolding. When you see or hear about construction accidents, they usually involve heavy equipment like cranes or scaffolding.

Site

Site Injury Construction Safety

9 Types of Insurance You Need to Protect Your Contractor Business

Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Between the potential for accidents and injuries on the job site and the risk of lawsuits, it’s important to have insurance to protect yourself from financial losses, but what kind of insurance do you need? This type of coverage will protect your company from various liabilities , including injury claims, and cover medical expenses.

Insurance

Insurance Contractors Accidents Liability

5 Critical Factors of Effective Loss Control

Construction Business Owner

MAY 30, 2013

There are numerous resources to help construction companies prevent workers’ compensation claims. Companies can refer to their insurance carriers and agents or broker partners who employ consultants specializing in worker safety and injury prevention.

Injury

Injury Compensation Claims Insurance

First-Party vs. Third-Party Insurance: What’s the Difference?

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

As you dig deeper into your construction insurance policy, you may come across the terms first-party insurance and third-party insurance. Mastering the difference between these two concepts is crucial to understanding how different types of construction insurance protect you. Fortunately, the difference is very straightforward.

Insurance

Insurance Liability Compensation Claims

Worker Comp Claims Hit Nearly $1 Million in Seattle

Construction Equipment

MARCH 13, 2015

According to Washington state occupational date, workplace injuries at the Alaskan Way Viaduct replacement project in Seattle, Wash. are approaching $1 million in workers’ compensation claims. The state workers'' compensation program had paid $733,265 in claims as of Jan.

Seattle

Seattle Claims Compensation Injury

A Plumbing Contractor’s Guide to Insurance Coverage

Levelset

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Plumbing contractor’s insurance may help your business stay afloat if accidents or injuries occur on the job. A plumbing contractor’s insurance policy covers claims for property damage, but it may also help defend against lawsuits resulting from a work-related incident. Worker injury.

Insurance

Insurance Liability Injury Compensation

10 Best Insurance Companies for Construction Businesses

Levelset

AUGUST 31, 2022

Whether you’re just starting your business or looking to change insurance carriers, it pays to go with a company that has experience and knowledge in providing insurance for the construction industry. We’ve put together a list of the 10 best construction insurance companies. Best construction insurance companies. The Hartford.

Insurance

Insurance Liability Compensation Construction

Top 8 Construction Health and Safety Hazards — and Ways to Protect Your Jobsite

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

In the construction industry, a lot can go wrong with the progress and completion of the structure itself. Hazardous conditions can have both short-term and long-term financial consequences along with the possibility of work-related illness or injury. . of all deaths in the construction industry. . Struck-by accidents.

Safety

Safety Injury Risk Construction

WILG president talks workplace injuries

Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 10, 2012

WILG president talks workplace injuries. 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. Boyd, president of the Workers Injury Law and Advocacy Group.

Injury

Injury Compensation Insurance Employment

Subcontractor Insurance: 7 Policies Subs Should Consider for Their Business

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

“If something goes wrong, liability could hit the GC’s policy, which dilutes liability insurance limits, negatively impacts their claims history, and forces them to deal with a claim that’s not really their fault.”. If your business is found to have caused an injury or accident, the other party will seek damages.

Insurance

Insurance Liability Claims Injury

Carpenter’s Insurance: Who Needs It & Why

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

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?

Insurance

Insurance Liability Accidents Injury

Landmark Contractor Licensing Case Limits Disgorgement Remedy in California

Construction and Infrastructure Law

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Labor Code §§ 1020-1022), and the inability to maintain a lawsuit to recover compensation for their work. Suffolk Construction Company, Inc. (2d Contractors who perform work in California without being properly licensed are subject to a world of hurt, including civil and criminal penalties ( see, e.g., Cal. & Prof. 7117, and Cal.

California

California Contractors Compensation Los Angeles

Builder’s Risk vs. General Liability for Contractors: What’s the Difference?

Levelset

AUGUST 24, 2022

Construction businesses need many different types of insurance to mitigate the risks associated with building projects. Builder’s Risk Insurance General Liability Insurance Coverage Covers a building under construction—and often tools, equipment, and materials related to the project. What is builder’s risk insurance?

Liability

Liability Risk Insurance Contractors

General Liability vs. Professional Liability: What’s the Difference?

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

When it comes to protecting your contracting business from claims and lawsuits, it can be tough to know what type of insurance you should purchase. Liability insurance protects your business against claims for damages caused by you and your workers, if you have any. It can pay for medical costs and legal fees.

Liability

Liability Insurance Claims Legal

Landmark Contractor Licensing Case Limits Disgorgement Remedy in California

Construction and Infrastructure Law

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Labor Code §§ 1020-1022), and the inability to maintain a lawsuit to recover compensation for their work. Suffolk Construction Company, Inc. (2d Contractors who perform work in California without being properly licensed are subject to a world of hurt, including civil and criminal penalties ( see, e.g., Cal. & Prof. 7117, and Cal.

California

California Contractors Compensation Los Angeles

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

Levelset

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Construction contracts often require that each hired specialty contractor maintain a minimum level of insurance coverage, and a COI will reflect that status. In this article, we’ll explain what contractors need to know about COIs, when they are needed, and how they work in construction. Why a certificate of insurance matters.

Insurance

Insurance Certification Contractors Liability

Additional Insured Endorsements & How They Work in Construction

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

In this article, we’ll explain additional insured endorsements, and how they work in construction. Further reading: 9 Common Types of Construction Insurance Policies. Additional insured endorsements have recently drawn more attention in the construction industry. Though not common, large and complex claims do occur.

Insurance

Insurance Liability Construction Contract

Attn Contractors: Workers' Comp Costs Likely to Increase Beginning January 1, 2013

Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 2, 2012

Over my legal career, I have handled a significant amount of workers' compensation disputes, representing injured employees, defending employers and insurance carriers, and even a few years working for an appellate judge that addressed workers' compensation appeals. The National Council on Compensation Insurance, Inc.

Compensation

Compensation Insurance Claims Employment

Does GC Insurance Cover Subcontractors?

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Accidents happen, especially in construction. However, the types of policies and their limits (the maximum amount claims can pay out) are limited. However, with the amount of risk involved in a standard construction project, general contractors typically need to hold multiple policies.

Insurance

Insurance Liability Accidents Risk

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Construction Junkie

APRIL 30, 2020

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Autodesk

Autodesk Claims Injury Liability

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Construction Junkie

APRIL 27, 2020

Subscribe to the Construction Junkie weekly newsletter. Comment on our Facebook contest post (tag a construction buddy and say something nice about them) 3. Construction Junkie, LLC reserves the right to substitute a Prize of equal or greater value if a Prize cannot be awarded as described for any reason.

Claims

Claims Injury Liability United States

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Construction Junkie

APRIL 28, 2020

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ProCore

ProCore Claims Injury Liability

WORKPLACE SAFETY

Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

At this year’s National Safety Council (NSC) expo, it was reported that workplace injuries and fatalities cost businesses an estimated $198.2 businesses are realizing that developing and implementing comprehensive Injury and Illness Prevention Programs (IIPP) not only reduces costs, it can improve morale and improve profitability.

Safety

Safety OSHA Compensation Injury

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APRIL 29, 2020

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Milwaukee

Milwaukee Claims Injury Liability

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APRIL 28, 2020

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Claims

Claims Injury Liability United States

Key Financial & Safety Metrics for Subcontractor Qualification

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

For one thing, circumstances can change quickly in today’s uncertain construction industry. EMR is a value calculated by insurance carriers and is an indication of Worker’s Compensation claims history. RIR describes the rate of employees per 100 full-time employees that have been involved in a recordable injury or illness. .

Safety

Safety Debt Liability Equity

OSHA Testing Can Reduce Employer Liability, Saves Companies Money

Construction Law Monitor

DECEMBER 17, 2012

million workers suffer serious injury or illness related to their jobs, according to a white paper published by Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the United States Department of Labor (OSHA).While percent in injury claims. In addition 15 states in the United States, including California, require such programs.

OSHA

OSHA Liability Employment Inspections

September 2015 newsletter

FDR Safety

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

Documentation of their Experience Modification Rating, which measures Workers Compensation claims experience. A copy of their OSHA 300A log, which summarizes on-the-job injuries and illnesses. How involved is management when an injury occurs? Items that you will want to see: A copy of their safety program.

Safety

Safety Injury Inspections Documentation

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

Levelset

OCTOBER 20, 2022

At any given time, an electrician could be performing work on a construction project that involves high stakes. General liability insurance : A GL policy may help cover the cost of bodily injury or property damage that occurs on a jobsite. This type of damage may leave electrical contractors unable to foot the bill. The next step.

Insurance

Insurance Liability Electrical Accidents

Futurewatch: Exoskeleton takes the weight out of construction work

Construction Marketing Ideas

JULY 8, 2015

Can the eskoskeleton turn construction workers into seeming super-human ironmen? At least one business says “yes” Ekso Bionics, which started marketing its device in the rehabilitation market, now proposes it as a solution for construction workers needing to carry heavy tools and equipment through long shifts.

Construction

Construction Milwaukee Claims Compensation

Insurance for HVAC Contractors: What It Covers and Why You Need It

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) contractors must protect their business property while reducing the odds that a job-related accident or injury could financially harm their business. A business policy covers many common hazards and perils you might face during the course of construction.

Insurance

Insurance Contractors Liability Accidents

#70: Owner and GC Tort Duties to Subcontractor Employees

NH Construction Law

AUGUST 11, 2018

Who is liable for injuries to the sub’s employees in such cases? Jones Lang Lasalle Construction Co. , He couldn’t sue A&M due to the Workers’ Compensation Law’s exclusivity provision, but he could and did sue the GC and the owner, claiming that they owed him a duty to maintain a safe working environment.

Subcontracting

Subcontracting Safety Compensation Claims

Hard Hats & Crafts – Celebrating Women Leaders in Construction Safety

Construction Junkie

MARCH 9, 2021

Defying stereotypes is nothing new for these women leaders in construction. Since the 90’s and early 2000’s they’ve paved new paths for women pursuing careers in construction safety. For Women in Construction (WIC) Week 2021 Hilmerson Safety® celebrates women in the field by sharing their stories. How did they start?

Safety

Safety Construction Industrial US

Unique Tips To Reduce Construction Company Start Up Stress

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 20, 2014

Let Us Help Reduce Construction Business Start Up Stress. We Are QuickBooks Experts Specializing In Construction Bookkeeping Services. You Quit Your Job - And started a construction business only to discover you need a contractor’s license and bond. Consult with a construction attorney and follow their advice.

Insurance

Insurance Construction Accounting Claims

Work Safe BC details sea lion and lemur and bear attacks oh my!

Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 22, 2012

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. And 23 claims for incidents with animals (wild and/or domesticated) other than bears.

Claims

Claims Injury Safety United States

We Reduce Construction Company Start Up Stress

Contractor Bookkeeping

JANUARY 2, 2015

We Are QuickBooks Experts Specializing In Construction. Did You Quit Your Job - And start your own construction company only to discover you need a contractor’s license and bond. Did You Ask A Friend Or Relative - To loan you some start-up capital and they agreed on condition you become equal partners in your construction company.

Construction

Construction Insurance Accounting Claims

HEARING LOSS PREVENTION

Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 29, 2017

This type of injury can severely limit an individual’s ability to function normally, and reduces their quality of life. Businesses can expect to see a negative impact on productivity and profit as well as an increase in lost-time and workers’ compensation claims, leading to numerous additional hidden costs.

Injury

Injury Schedule Equipment Safety

Top 10 Ways to Manage Workers' Compensation Exposure

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

Workers’ compensation insurance pays for occupational injury and illness; that’s why you buy the insurance. In addition, if your company is large enough to have an experience modification, every claim will affect your mod factor and directly impact your costs.'

Compensation

Compensation Insurance Management Injury

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

Construction Lawyer

MARCH 27, 2012

Werner Sabo is a partner at the construction law firm of Sabo & Zahn in Chicago. He is a member various professional organizations, has been an officer and director of the Chicago Chapter AIA, President of the Chicago Chapter, Construction Specifications Institute, and writes a regular construction law column for The Construction Specifier.

Architecture

Architecture Illinois AIA Chicago

New Contractor Business Start Up

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 15, 2012

Let Us Help Reduce Construction Business Start Up Stress. You Quit Your Job - And started a construction business only to discover you need a contractor’s license and bond. Spending Time To Set Up - Your construction company properly will save you grief, time, money and pay you dividends in the future.

Contractors

Contractors Insurance Claims Lien

Construction Jobsite Safety: Strategies and Resources for Worker Well-Being

Pro Builder

AUGUST 5, 2022

Construction Jobsite Safety: Strategies and Resources for Worker Well-Being. Consider these elements of a training and awareness program to save lives, mitigate injuries, and reduce liability and costs . More than half of that spending (56%) went toward safety education, a sign that construction remains a potentially dangerous job.

Safety

Safety Resource Injury Construction

CCIP & OCIP: A Guide to Controlled Insurance Programs in Construction

Levelset

AUGUST 5, 2022

Construction insurance can be confusing. With so many policies on a project, there’s a good chance that coverage is overlapped, and a claim could cause insurers to battle with each other over who’s at fault. What is a Controlled Insurance Program (CIP)?

Insurance

Insurance Liability Claims Construction

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

Workers' Compensation Claims: A Common Employer's Nightmare

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WILG president talks workplace injuries

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Landmark Contractor Licensing Case Limits Disgorgement Remedy in California

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Additional Insured Endorsements & How They Work in Construction

Attn Contractors: Workers' Comp Costs Likely to Increase Beginning January 1, 2013

Does GC Insurance Cover Subcontractors?

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WORKPLACE SAFETY

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Key Financial & Safety Metrics for Subcontractor Qualification

OSHA Testing Can Reduce Employer Liability, Saves Companies Money

September 2015 newsletter

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Futurewatch: Exoskeleton takes the weight out of construction work

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#70: Owner and GC Tort Duties to Subcontractor Employees

Hard Hats & Crafts – Celebrating Women Leaders in Construction Safety

Unique Tips To Reduce Construction Company Start Up Stress

Work Safe BC details sea lion and lemur and bear attacks oh my!

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