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

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You may wonder if you have legal recourse if you have been injured while working at a construction site. Defenses to a Construction Site Injury Lawsuit There are a few defenses that companies and individuals can use if you file a lawsuit against them after a construction site injury.

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

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The Government’s final payment defense is an affirmative defense on which the Government bears the burden of proof. Final payment does not bar a claim where the contracting officer knows that the contractor is asserting a right to additional compensation, even though a formal claim has not been filed. ” So what?

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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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While the legal issue focused on the County’s right rely on the defense of sovereign immunity, the Contractor’s (and it expert’s) characterization of the damages was critical to the outcome of the case. The contract allowed for “delay damages” if the Contractor’s request for those damages “is determined to be compensable.”.

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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. For example, if an engineer makes a mistake in designing a wall, and the wall collapses, this coverage will help pay for the legal defense of the claim.

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Subcontractor Insurance: 7 Policies Subs Should Consider for Their Business

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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. Workers compensation insurance. These damages would then have to be paid from the assets of your business. . Employment practices liability.

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Updated Phase l Environmental Site Assessment is Published But.

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Major Holdings, LLC , held a party could not assert a CERCLA defense because its Phase l report did not comply with the EPA rule. 9601) and petroleum products.”. But importantly, the new ASTM E1527-21 is Not yet recognized by the U.S. Just weeks ago the federal appeals court in Von Duprin LLC v. yes, this blog will continue).

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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.