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

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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.

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

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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. The contract allowed for “delay damages” if the Contractor’s request for those damages “is determined to be compensable.”. Owner-Related Delays.

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

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In the world of construction contracts, preservation of claims made in hindsight does not always get you what you want. The Government’s final payment defense is an affirmative defense on which the Government bears the burden of proof. They say that hindsight is 20/20. Who is they, anyway? 59637 (Feb. ” So what?

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

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It can pay for medical costs and legal fees. This coverage protects businesses from third-party lawsuits and pays legal fees for the defense of allegations of slander or libel. In most states, contractors need to be licensed to provide construction services.

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Best Construction Blog: Cobb Law Group

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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.

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Subcontractor Insurance: 7 Policies Subs Should Consider for Their Business

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You could get hired by a general contractor (GC) for a new construction or remodel project, but you can’t assume you’re covered under a GC’s policy. Medical expenses, property damage, and legal defense costs can grow quickly. An uninsured business would likely not have the financial resources to pay a large legal settlement.

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Carpenter’s Insurance: Who Needs It & Why

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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. . And while it’s not a legal requirement in most cases, in some states it may be required to get licensed. Does a carpenter need insurance? Carpentry is a diverse occupation.