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Workers' Compensation Claims: A Common Employer's Nightmare

Construction Business Owner

Workers’ compensation claims and how to keep them under control have always been a concern for employers. Incidents ending in claims occur in virtually all industries and can be costly and time consuming. There is no federal workers’ compensation law that addresses workplace injuries.

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4 Things You Need To Know About Snow Removal Insurance

Construction Marketing

And in case of physical harm to your workers or damage to your customers’ property, your snow removal insurance can compensate for the needed expenses. . Legal Expense Insurance. In addition, this insurance would also cover legal fees incurred during the legal process. . Worker’s Compensation. Conclusion.

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The Financial Effects Of A Safe Workplace

FDR Safety

In my 35+ years of working in the safety industry, I have had one goal each day: Help individuals safely return home to their families. This total is made up of the medical costs resulting from an accident, compensation payments for the injured worker, and any legal expenses. There is no greater benefit of safety than this.

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The Financial Impact of a Workplace Injury

FDR Safety

In my 35+ years of working in the safety industry, I have had one goal each day: Help individuals safely return home to their families. This total is made up of the medical costs of an accident, compensation payments for the injured worker, and any legal expenses. There is no greater benefit of safety than this. Indirect Costs.

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COVID-19 Liability for Building Owners

Green Building Law Update

And these questions are not unfounded because as of November 1, 2020, legal industry databases of state and federal litigation are tracking more than 6,100 cases involving Covid-19 claims. With Covid-19 spreading across the U.S. There is a great deal of uncertainty, at this time when we are still learning about this coronavirus.

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Phase l Environmental Site Assessment Standard Being Revised

Green Building Law Update

million commercial and industrial real estate transactions in the United States each year, so you need to be aware of the revised standard expected to be issued later this year. The Phase l Environmental Site Assessment Standard E1527-13 will sunset in late 2021, eight years from its approval on November 6, 2013. 9601) and petroleum products.”

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First-Party vs. Third-Party Insurance: What’s the Difference?

Levelset

First-party insurance provides compensation directly to the insured individual or business, whereas third-party insurance provides reimbursement to another party when the insured person or business is liable for damages. First-party insurance provides compensation directly to the insured individual or business.