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

Construction Marketing

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

Best Practices Construction Law

But I have 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. Fouches and Assoc., The “paid in full” principle is not just an old wives’ tale.

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Best Practices for Developing a Contractor’s Request for Compensation

Best Practices Construction Law

Recently, Cordell sent me a list of items that all contractors should review when developing a request for additional compensation. You are going to go back to the original scope of work to see if that was well defined, and changes have been made either in the field or as part of a negotiated, detailed change.

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

Best Practices Construction Law

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. Fouches and Assoc., Fouches and Assoc.,

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Additional Insured Endorsements & How They Work in Construction

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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. What is an additional insured? all of which operate differently.

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

Best Practices Construction Law

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. Identify any trends and determine whether there is a causal event for any loss of productivity that may be compensable. Prove legal entitlement.

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Contracts need risk management

Construction Law

Anecdotally at least, it seems that the idea of remote legal proceedings forced on disputes by the courts being closed might have made parties more inclined to negotiate settlements, and this could at least partly account for the reduction seen in the length of time disputes take to settle.

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