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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

Axed Ilke Homes staff plan legal claims

Construction Enquirer

JULY 3, 2023

Staff hit by the collapse of Ilke Homes are planning to take legal action over claims that it failed to properly consult staff before making them redundant. As part of the legal process, Aticus Law will determine whether ex-staff are eligible to claim for a Protective Award claim against ilke Homes.

Legal

Legal Claims Plans Compensation

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.

Injury

Injury Site Defense Compensation

Court Recognizes Day-to-Day Changes Are Compensable Despite Contractual Waivers

Best Practices Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

And yet we see a claim for delays and extras filed at the end of a construction project that challenges these very contract provisions. Lend Lease Construction (Sept. The project involved the new construction of three buildings in Durham, North Carolina. 1, 2020) (PDF).

Compensation

Compensation Lien Claims North Carolina

Email Sent After Final Payment Held Insufficient to Preserve Timeliness of Claim Against Government

Best Practices Construction Law

MARCH 10, 2020

In the world of construction contracts, preservation of claims made in hindsight does not always get you what you want. As to the preservation of the contractor’s claim, the ASBCA held that the contractor submitted its claim for delay damages after receipt of final payment. In Appeal of Matcon Diamond, Inc.

Claims

Claims Compensation Overhead Defense

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

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.

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Site Injury Construction Safety

Not Just An Old Wives’ Tale: Negotiating “Paid In Full” Check Binds Contractor

Best Practices Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

But I have never really thought about that legal principle because, “People don’t really do that, do they?”. In Triangle Construction Co. the Court of Appeals of Mississippi held that the PAID IN FULL principle—or what lawyers know as accord and satisfaction —barred a contractor’s claim for additional payment.

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Negotiation Contractors Claims Mississippi

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

Best Practices Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

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. Triple B Services, LLP , decided on May 26, 2016, the Court of Appeals of Texas reviewed a contractor’s claim for damages on a road expansion project.

Claims

Claims Compensation Contract Contractors

Best Practices for Developing a Contractor’s Request for Compensation

Best Practices Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

My mentor and good friend, Cordell Parvin , has over the years shared with me some great best practices for contractors—whether talking about bid protests, accidents on the jobsite, or filing a claim. Recently, Cordell sent me a list of items that all contractors should review when developing a request for additional compensation.

Compensation

Compensation Claims Change Orders Legal

Provide Notice (and 10 Other Tasks) When Pursuing a Construction Claim

Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 4, 2015

When dealing with construction claims—whether one for construction defects, outstanding payment, or delay damages—an initial hurdle is making sure that proper notice has been given. This decision illustrates the importance of following a process when dealing with a claim. Identify issues and establish a roadmap.

Claims

Claims Change Orders Legal Schedule

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

“Paid in Full” Wives’ Tale True? When Endorsing A Check, Yes Ma’am!

Best Practices Construction Law

JANUARY 22, 2018

But I had never really thought about that legal principle because, “People don’t really do that, do they?” ” In Triangle Construction Co. The contractor won a bid to construct a water system in two local counties. The contractor won a bid to construct a water system in two local counties.

Claims

Claims Mississippi Legal Compensation

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.”. Medical expenses, property damage, and legal defense costs can grow quickly.

Insurance

Insurance Liability Claims Injury

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

Change Directive v. Change Order v. Construction Change

Best Practices Construction Law

APRIL 28, 2015

In the legal world, words have meaning. Not to say that words have any less meaning in the non-legal world, but sometimes you can get tricked up in your correspondence, notice letters, claims or otherwise when you use the wrong work. Take, for example, the world of changes in the construction context.

Change Orders

Change Orders Claims Compensation Contract

A Plumbing Contractor’s Guide to Insurance Coverage

Levelset

OCTOBER 14, 2022

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. In this respect, general liability insurance or workers’ compensation could help cover those costs if an incident should occur. . Why plumbing contractors need insurance.

Insurance

Insurance Liability Injury Compensation

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

Carpenter’s Insurance: Who Needs It & Why

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

If a third party gets injured on a job, liability coverage helps pay the cost of legal defense if you get sued for the accident. . A large claim against your business could have a devastating financial effect that could threaten your livelihood. Does a carpenter need insurance? Carpentry is a diverse occupation.

Insurance

Insurance Liability Accidents Injury

Top 7 Factors Affecting Labor Productivity Losses On A Construction Project

Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 15, 2016

Construction labor is always in the news. When you deal with construction claims, many believe that the largest component of any request for additional compensation is generally labor costs. According to Harmon, the top seven factors affecting labor productivity losses on a construction project include: Weather.

Products

Products Compensation Claims Schedule

Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 9, 2011

Construction Law. Construction Safety. Construction Business Owner Magazine. Construction Business Owner E-Newsletter. -->. David is a construction safety expert for Carolina Safety Consultants with over 20 years of experience. Tags: Carolina Safety Consultants , construction safety , job cost savings.

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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

Do Not Pass “Go” You Out-of-State, Unlicensed Contractor

Best Practices Construction Law

MARCH 20, 2018

In Snider Construction v. There, the out-of-state contractor entered into the construction contract on December 26, 2011, but did not get its contractor’s license until February 5, 2012. The trial court awarded the contractor its claim for damages, and the owner appealed.

North Dakota

North Dakota Contractors Lien Claims

Best Construction Blog: Cobb Law Group

Construction Marketing Ideas

FEBRUARY 6, 2015

You wouldn’t usually associate Willy Wonka with construction law, but Cobb Law Group writer Dorothy Spencer has brought some light-hearted fare to a rightfully generally serious topic/blog. This shows in the most recent posting: Delicious Constructions , which discusses a chocolate-construction project.

Construction

Construction Defense Legal Claims

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

Housing’s Great Rethink: Workforce Development Takes Center Stage

Pro Builder

DECEMBER 7, 2022

To refill the construction labor pool from the fallout of the Great Resignation and combat the skilled labor shortage, home builders must adjust their approach to attract and retain a skilled workforce. These exits weren’t just about compensation, either. How the Construction Industry Is Rethinking Workforce Development.

St. Louis

St. Louis Retail Industrial Compensation

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

Home Builders and Developers Beware: SC Supreme Court Beats Up Hybrid Arbitration Clauses Mercilessly

Best Practices Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Today’s guest post is by one of my favorite construction lawyers and friends, Burr partner Ned Nicholson in our Columbia, SC office. Ned regularly represents clients in construction defect and compensation claims, manufacturer/dealer disputes, and insurance coverage lawsuits. Reynolds v. Ryland Group, Inc.,

South Carolina

South Carolina Insurance Contract Legal

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

Best Practices Construction Law

MAY 31, 2016

Rarely do you find a case that succinctly addresses a construction law issue. Today, one of my legal alerts pointed me to one such case dealing with delay damages and disruption damages. The contract allowed for “delay damages” if the Contractor’s request for those damages “is determined to be compensable.”

Claims

Claims Compensation Contract Contractors

Direct Contractors In California Should Take Steps Now To Reduce Exposure For Unpaid Wages By Subcontractors

Construction and Infrastructure Law

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

requires businesses using workers provided by a staffing firm to share “all civil legal responsibility and civil liability” for wage payments and workers’ compensation coverage. creating systems and protocols to confirm timely payment of wages to subcontractors’ workers. Section 2810.3

California

California Contractors Liability Employment

International Arbitration Experts Discuss The Impact On The Global Economy

Constructlaw

DECEMBER 7, 2020

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. Mealey’s: What, if any, events had an impact on the global economy that have led to increased filings?

Claims

Claims Insurance Bankruptcy Legal

Which Insurance Carrier Is Responsible for Damages on a Construction Project? Depends.

Best Practices Construction Law

JULY 29, 2015

There are multiple types of insurance coverage for the various risks on a construction project. general liability, builder’s risk, workers’ compensation, professional liability) over different periods of time, there may be a dispute as to which carrier covers the loss. Motorists Mutual Insurance Co. , So What?

Insurance

Insurance Liability Claims Electrical

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

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Construction Junkie

APRIL 30, 2020

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Autodesk Claims Injury Liability

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Construction Junkie

APRIL 27, 2020

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Claims

Claims Injury Liability United States

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

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

A business policy covers many common hazards and perils you might face during the course of construction. Liability insurance will help cover expenses for damage to someone else’s property and/or legal costs if another party decides to file a lawsuit. What is HVAC contractor insurance? Insurance Policies HVAC contractors need.

Insurance

Insurance Contractors Liability Accidents

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Construction Junkie

APRIL 28, 2020

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ProCore

ProCore Claims Injury Liability

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Construction Junkie

APRIL 29, 2020

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Milwaukee

Milwaukee Claims Injury Liability

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Construction Junkie

APRIL 28, 2020

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Claims

Claims Injury Liability United States

OSHA Testing Can Reduce Employer Liability, Saves Companies Money

Construction Law Monitor

DECEMBER 17, 2012

He enjoys writing and sharing his insights on various legal blogs. Conventional wisdom claims that safety testing and workplace regulations, such as those imposed represent a job-killing financial drain on businesses. percent in injury claims. This guest post was contributed by Joseph A. Significant Savings.

OSHA

OSHA Liability Employment Inspections

Active Interference Wins Skee Ball Points and Precludes Enforcement of A “No Damages for Delay” Clause

Best Practices Construction Law

MAY 22, 2018

In construction contracts, “active interference” is a recognized exception to the enforcement of what is known as a “no damages for delay” clause. Accordingly, the superstructure contractor was entitled to recover on its delay damage claim. ( … Truly, you can’t script this stuff…).

Claims

Claims Contract Railroad Missouri

WILG president talks workplace injuries

Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 10, 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. From my years as a teenager I have seen firsthand how workers benefited from solid legal representation.

Injury

Injury Compensation Insurance Employment

What You Need to Know To Get a Surety Bond as a New Contractor

Constructonomics

OCTOBER 3, 2010

New contractors have a lot of matters to anticipate when entering the construction industry for the first time. Being aware of bonding regulations within the construction industry can help a new contractor keep on track. How construction bonds work. Construction bond regulations. Construction bond amounts and costs.

Contractors

Contractors Regulation Insurance Claims

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

Workers' Compensation Claims: A Common Employer's Nightmare

Axed Ilke Homes staff plan legal claims

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

Court Recognizes Day-to-Day Changes Are Compensable Despite Contractual Waivers

Email Sent After Final Payment Held Insufficient to Preserve Timeliness of Claim Against Government

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

6 Dangers Of Falling Debris In Construction Sites

Not Just An Old Wives’ Tale: Negotiating “Paid In Full” Check Binds Contractor

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

Best Practices for Developing a Contractor’s Request for Compensation

Provide Notice (and 10 Other Tasks) When Pursuing a Construction Claim

10 Best Insurance Companies for Construction Businesses

“Paid in Full” Wives’ Tale True? When Endorsing A Check, Yes Ma’am!

Subcontractor Insurance: 7 Policies Subs Should Consider for Their Business

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

Change Directive v. Change Order v. Construction Change

A Plumbing Contractor’s Guide to Insurance Coverage

Additional Insured Endorsements & How They Work in Construction

Carpenter’s Insurance: Who Needs It & Why

Top 7 Factors Affecting Labor Productivity Losses On A Construction Project

Construction Business Owner Blogs

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

Do Not Pass “Go” You Out-of-State, Unlicensed Contractor

Best Construction Blog: Cobb Law Group

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

Housing’s Great Rethink: Workforce Development Takes Center Stage

Does GC Insurance Cover Subcontractors?

Home Builders and Developers Beware: SC Supreme Court Beats Up Hybrid Arbitration Clauses Mercilessly

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

Direct Contractors In California Should Take Steps Now To Reduce Exposure For Unpaid Wages By Subcontractors

International Arbitration Experts Discuss The Impact On The Global Economy

Which Insurance Carrier Is Responsible for Damages on a Construction Project? Depends.

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

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OSHA Testing Can Reduce Employer Liability, Saves Companies Money

Active Interference Wins Skee Ball Points and Precludes Enforcement of A “No Damages for Delay” Clause

WILG president talks workplace injuries

What You Need to Know To Get a Surety Bond as a New Contractor

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

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