Green Building Law Update

MAY 24, 2020

With all 50 states now in some stage of reopening from coronavirus pandemic closures, many commercial real estate owners are questioning if they can be liable for damages when someone, whether an employee of the business tenant or someone else, claims to have contracted COVID-19 at their building. until there is a COVID-19 vaccine).

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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. Liability for damage.

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Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 10, 2012

WILG president talks workplace injuries. Boyd, president of the Workers Injury Law and Advocacy Group. What is the Workers Injury Law and Advocacy Group? The Workers’ Injury Law and Advocacy Group (www.wilg.org) has grown into an important, national voice for workers.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Errors and omissions (E&O) insurance covers contractors against financial loss resulting from mistakes, errors, or claims of negligence. While general liability insurance covers against claims related to injury or property damage, errors and omissions insurance protects from lawsuits related to financial loss.

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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?

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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.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Unlike general liability insurance — which protects contractors when their work leads to bodily injury or property damage — professional liability offers coverage in situations when their work causes another party to lose money. Professional liability insurance protects against claims related to professional negligence.

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Levelset

OCTOBER 13, 2022

If you’re bidding on contract work, you will likely need a COI per terms of a legal agreement. Some parties — like owners and GCs — will want some assurances that any not-at-fault, job-related accidents or injuries will not cause them financial harm. Why a certificate of insurance matters. When do I need to provide a COI?

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Levelset

AUGUST 24, 2022

Builder’s risk insurance, typically used by general contractors, covers property damage to a building under construction, while general liability insurance covers costs associated with third-party injuries or property damage caused by contractors. . Construction is a risky industry, and costly or harmful accidents can occur on a jobsite.

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FDR Safety

OCTOBER 29, 2014

On-the-job accidents that result in worker deaths typically make news headlines, but for all the attention that news coverage brings to workplace safety issues, it misses an important point: more than 96 percent of fatal injuries occur outside the workplace. The indirect costs are nearly identical to those associated with on-the-job injuries.

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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.

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Levelset

AUGUST 31, 2022

They offer a full range of business insurance policies, including general liability, commercial auto, workers’ compensation, and umbrella. Policies offered include general and professional liability, workers’ compensation, commercial auto, and tools and equipment. And they offer risk specialists to help your business minimize losses.

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Levelset

JUNE 13, 2022

If the roofing contractor has employees, then they must carry worker’s compensation insurance covering all employees. If there are no employees, then they must provide a certificate of attestation of exemption ( CE-200 ) from the NY Worker’s Compensation Board. On-demand legal help you can afford. Learn more.

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Construction Law Monitor

DECEMBER 17, 2012

He enjoys writing and sharing his insights on various legal blogs. 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.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

However, the types of policies and their limits (the maximum amount claims can pay out) are limited. A general liability insurance policy protects the policyholder from claims of property damage or bodily injury caused by the contractor or its employees. There are two forms of wrap policy: OCIP and CCIP.

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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. It also helps cover costs associated with a passenger or pedestrian injury. Insurance Policies HVAC contractors need.

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Construction Junkie

APRIL 30, 2020

ELIGIBILITY: This contest (“Contest”) is open to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia who are at least 18 years or older at the time of entry. By participating, entrants agree to be bound by these official rules and waive any right to claim ambiguity in the Contest or these official rules.

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Construction Junkie

APRIL 29, 2020

ELIGIBILITY: This contest (“Contest”) is open to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia who are at least 18 years or older at the time of entry. By participating, entrants agree to be bound by these official rules and waive any right to claim ambiguity in the Contest or these official rules.

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Construction Junkie

APRIL 28, 2020

ELIGIBILITY: This contest (“Contest”) is open to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia who are at least 18 years or older at the time of entry. By participating, entrants agree to be bound by these official rules and waive any right to claim ambiguity in the Contest or these official rules.

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Construction Junkie

APRIL 28, 2020

ELIGIBILITY: This contest (“Contest”) is open to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia who are at least 18 years or older at the time of entry. By participating, entrants agree to be bound by these official rules and waive any right to claim ambiguity in the Contest or these official rules.

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Construction Junkie

APRIL 27, 2020

ELIGIBILITY: This contest (“Contest”) is open to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia who are at least 18 years or older at the time of entry. By participating, entrants agree to be bound by these official rules and waive any right to claim ambiguity in the Contest or these official rules.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

The policyholder will also have certain duties to perform if an insurance claim is incurred and reported. Though not common, large and complex claims do occur. As a contractor, you can get protection from an additional insured endorsement on a subcontractor’s policy if the sub’s actions contribute to an injury or accident.

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Levelset

MAY 16, 2022

The contractor should carry, and the contract should reflect that the contractor has liability insurance covering personal injury of at least $50K and property damage coverage in the same amount. On-demand legal help you can afford. The Act also requires a minimum amount of insurance coverage when working on home improvement projects.

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Construction Lawyer

MARCH 27, 2012

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. The cases with which he has been involved are varied and wide-ranging and include personal injury, breach of contract, criminal defense, commercial disputes, and consumer fraud. A Legally Inclined Weblog. >. professional capacity.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 20, 2014

We strongly recommend a Subchapter S Corp (a Sub S) for tax advantages, protecting your personal assets in the event of a claim or lawsuit against your company and for future expansion. That Is Not What Happens This Is What Usually Happens: Poorly defined scopes of work create claims and disputes.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 15, 2012

We strongly recommend a Subchapter S Corp (a Sub S) for tax advantages, protecting your personal assets in the event of a claim or lawsuit against your company and for future expansion. That Is Not What Happens This Is What Usually Happens: Poorly defined scopes of work create claims and disputes.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JANUARY 2, 2015

Get Organized - We strongly recommend a Subchapter S-Corp for tax advantages, protecting your personal assets in the event of a claim or lawsuit against your company and for future expansion. That Is Not What Happens This Is What Usually Happens: Poorly defined scopes of work create claims and disputes.

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Construction Lawyer

MAY 30, 2012

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. The cases with which he has been involved are varied and wide-ranging and include personal injury, breach of contract, criminal defense, commercial disputes, and consumer fraud. A Legally Inclined Weblog. >.

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