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

Construction Marketing

You may wonder if you have legal recourse if you have been injured while working at a construction site. Help with negotiations This can be difficult, as insurance companies are often reluctant to pay large settlements. Workers’ compensation is a state-mandated insurance program that benefits workers injured on the job.

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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?”. Depending on your state’s law, if you negotiate a check that is marked “paid in full” or even “final payment” then you are risking the fact that you may be settling any claims you have. In Triangle Construction Co.

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Contracts need risk management

Construction Law

More than ever, a watchful eye will have to be kept on programmes; just as over-optimistic schedules will risk big problems somewhere along the critical path. It is poor risk management, unsuited to the increasingly sophisticated commercial world that contractors have to inhabit.

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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?” Depending on your state’s law, if you negotiate a check that is marked “paid in full” or even “final payment” then you are risking the fact that you may be settling any claims you have.

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Additional Insured Endorsements & How They Work in Construction

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Among a number of other issues, insurance risk shifting is a concern for carriers. In addition, any other additional insured needs should be viewed as part of the company’s risk transfer program. In light of the current legal environment, construction or repair contracts will require the naming of additional insureds.

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International Arbitration Experts Discuss The Impact On The Global Economy

Constructlaw

Halprin: At the risk of stating the obvious, the pan­demic has had a tremendous impact on filings. In relation to charter parties, the impact of the pandemic has given rise to a number of legal issues, and potential for disputes up the contractual chain depending on whether the provi­sions are back-to-back.

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New Contractor Business Start Up

Contractor Bookkeeping

General Liability and Auto/rental equipment insurance can help protect you and your company against claims for personal injury and property damage, and may provide you with legal defense of those claims. With labor Pools they take care of all of that and you pay a fixed cost per hour or whatever you negotiate with the service.