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

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Damage recovery If your claim is successful, you may be entitled to recover damages for your injuries. This defense is often used in cases where the worker was not provided with proper safety equipment or where the worker did not follow safety protocols. These damages can include payments for your pain and suffering.

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9 Types of Insurance You Need to Protect Your Contractor Business

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This type of coverage will protect your company from various liabilities , including injury claims, and cover medical expenses. With an inland marine insurance policy, you can file a claim for property that was stolen, damaged in transport, or damaged on site by fire or natural disaster. . Workers’ Compensation Insurance.

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

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First-party insurance provides compensation directly to the insured individual or business, whereas third-party insurance provides reimbursement to another party when the insured person or business is liable for damages. First-party insurance provides compensation directly to the insured individual or business.

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How To Track Increased Construction Costs For Proving Claims

Best Practices Construction Law

I previously blogged about the importance of using daily reports to prove construction claims. Meeting minutes and internal memoranda concerning the claim should be maintained in order to document attempts to resolve matters with the DOT and its representatives. Schedules , including the as-planned and updates.

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Worker Comp Claims Hit Nearly $1 Million in Seattle

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are approaching $1 million in workers’ compensation claims. The state workers'' compensation program had paid $733,265 in claims as of Jan. 1, 2015, and had estimated the claims would cost $964,920 once each one is completed, according to data provided by Elaine Fischer, an agency spokeswoman.'

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Best Practices for Developing a Contractor’s Request for Compensation

Best Practices Construction Law

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.

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6 Dangers Of Falling Debris In Construction Sites

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When you see or hear about construction accidents, they usually involve heavy equipment like cranes or scaffolding. Moreover, workers are injured or killed almost yearly by falling objects or equipment. Whoever is responsible for breaching their duty of care should compensate for the injuries.

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