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.

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Insurance Liability Claims Injury 98

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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Liability Commercial Claims Insurance 177

Pro Builder

JULY 27, 2020

What Are the Legal Safeguards for Getting Back to Work? As builders and trade contractors start to get back on track following the impact of COVID-19 and its restrictions, there are legal concerns to consider. Mon, 07/27/2020 - 12:57. Mike Beirne, Senior Editor. office of Akerman. .

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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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Liability Insurance Claims Legal 52

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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Insurance Liability Claims Construction 52

Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 5, 2020

And we are now seeing that legal doctrine legislatively implemented such that Mother Nature is now a proper person to pursue adjudication. This may be the first time in America that an ecosystem has been given the legal status of a “person.”.

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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 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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Insurance Liability Accidents Injury 52

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

First-party insurance Third-party insurance Definition First-party insurance provides reimbursement to the insured individual or business for covered claims during the coverage period. The roofer’s general liability insurance covers claims related to injuries related to the customer’s fall. Third-party insurance examples.

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Insurance Liability Compensation Claims 52

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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Liability Insurance Injury Contract 52

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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Insurance Liability Injury Compensation 52

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. How long should I keep my COI?

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Insurance Certification Contractors Liability 52

Levelset

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Because this line of work has a greater chance of injury or death than others, contractors must take great care to make sure work zones are safe and workers are protected. . Electrocution : Contact with overhead power lines and electrical power boxes presents risks that can lead to serious injury or death during the construction phase. .

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Safety Site Injury Construction 52

Best Practices Construction Law

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Notice of Claims. In a transportation case involving a personal injury, Department of Transportation v. The plaintiff claimed that GDOT’s improper maintenance of the roadway led to an accumulation of water, which caused his truck to hydroplane into a tree, severely injuring him. The Green Card.

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Green Georgia Claims Transportation 77

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Completed operations insurance covers property damage or injury caused by work that a contractor performed in the past. It pays for repairs of damages to the surrounding property, as well as legal expenses incurred during a lawsuit. Examples of completed operations claims. What is completed operations insurance? Deck collapse.

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Insurance Liability Claims Contractors 52

FDR Safety

JUNE 27, 2012

In June 2012, OSHA found the Norfolk Southern Railway in violation of similar anti-retaliation provisions in the federal Railroad Safety Act when it terminated three employees who reported injuries. Remember that OSHA’s recordkeeping rules require employers to set up a procedure for employees to report work-related injuries and illnesses.

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OSHA Injury Safety Employment 136

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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Liability Risk Insurance Contractors 52

Construction Junkie

MAY 11, 2020

That can leave you in a legal bind personally. However, there have been several glaring examples of individuals facing legal issues for a variety of different reasons, including lying to OSHA investigators. The man also claimed that the employees had been tied off at the time.

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OSHA New Jersey Legal Employment 89

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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NH Construction Law

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

If the Seymour case shuts out a claim against the bank, do owner/borrowers have a legal claim against the inspector, with whom they have no contract? Nor does a negligence claim against the inspector appear promising. That puts the owner/borrower in a pickle. Don’t count on it. REI Service Corporation , No.

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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. How to ensure subcontractors are covered.

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Insurance Liability Accidents Risk 52

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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Insurance Contractors Liability Accidents 52

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.

Autodesk 52

Autodesk Claims Injury Liability 52

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.

Milwaukee 52

Milwaukee Claims Injury Liability 52

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.

ProCore 52

ProCore Claims Injury Liability 52

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.

Claims 52

Claims Injury Liability United States 52

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.

Claims 52

Claims Injury Liability United States 52

Levelset

JUNE 13, 2022

Also, roofing contractor’s must also provide proof of general liability & property damage insurance coverage of at least : One hundred thousand ($100,000) dollars per person Three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000) per occurrence, bodily injury Fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) for each occurrence and aggregate, property damage.

New York 52

New York Contract Residential Contractors 52

Best Practices Construction Law

MAY 17, 2018

Notice of Claims. In a recent transportation case involving a personal injury, Department of Transportation v. The plaintiff claimed that GDOT’s improper maintenance of the roadway led to an accumulation of water, which caused his truck to hydroplane into a tree, severely injuring him. The Green Card.

Green 54

Green Georgia Claims Risk 54

Best Practices Construction Law

MAY 27, 2016

I previously blogged about the rules relating to pass-through claims , where a prime contractor’s recovery from an owner for damages suffered by its subcontractor is limited in certain circumstances. KBR submits a certified claim with the Army for $10.4 In Kellogg Brown & Root Servs., million; and. million; and.

Claims 63

Claims Liability Contract Contractors 63

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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Insurance Liability Construction Contract 52

Construction Lawyer

APRIL 3, 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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Claims Agreement Illinois Subcontracting 40

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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OSHA Liability Employment Inspections 59

FDR Safety

MARCH 19, 2020

Consulting with the company’s legal counsel about difficult or special problems, such as search warrants or subpoenas. Being courteous and polite, but firmly exercising the company’s legal rights. Unlike non-supervisory employees, the statements and admissions of a supervisor may legally bind the company.

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OSHA Inspections Conference Employment 156

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. It will depend on how many claims the employer has that exceed $5,000.

Compensation 48

Compensation Insurance Claims Employment 48

Best Practices Construction Law

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

In that case, the contractor and subcontractor (and their insurance carriers) were pointing the finger at each other for injuries sustained by an employee of the subcontractor. The subcontract also required the subcontractor to include the contractor as an “Additional Insured” on its policy.

Insurance 54

Insurance Subcontracting Injury Construction 54

Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 17, 2011

The lawsuit was later amended to only cover four plaintiffs but the allegations remained the same -- the USGBC was falsely claiming that LEED certified buildings were energy efficient. "The strong categorical test provides that 'the plaintiff must be a competitor of the defendant and allege a competitive injury.'"

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New York Injury Consulting United States 120