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Subcontractor Insurance: 7 Policies Subs Should Consider for Their Business

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“If something goes wrong, liability could hit the GC’s policy, which dilutes liability insurance limits, negatively impacts their claims history, and forces them to deal with a claim that’s not really their fault.”. If your business is found to have caused an injury or accident, the other party will seek damages.

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What Certifications Does A Crane Need To Operate On Construction Sites?

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A solid commitment to safety can help reduce legal liabilities resulting from accidents or non-compliance with safety regulations. Most construction companies and project owners require NCCCO-certified operators for bidding and subcontracting. Proper certification and training are crucial for preventing these accidents.

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A Plumbing Contractor’s Guide to Insurance Coverage

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Plumbing contractor’s insurance may help your business stay afloat if accidents or injuries occur on the job. In this respect, general liability insurance or workers’ compensation could help cover those costs if an incident should occur. . Each field of subcontracting work has its own area of focus in insurance matters.

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#70:  Owner and GC Tort Duties to Subcontractor Employees

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Who is liable for injuries to the sub’s employees in such cases? A&M’s subcontract required it to assume full responsibility for implementing safety programs on the project, to maintain all work areas in a safe manner, and to furnish all safety equipment. The recent case of Grady v. 203 (2018), provides some guidance.

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Between A Rock and A Hard Place: How the Severin Doctrine May Relate to Your Statute of Limitations Period

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The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) defines “accrual” as: the date when all events, that fix the alleged liability of either the Government or the contractor and permit assertion of the claim, were known or should have been known. For liability to be fixed, some injury must have occurred. million; and.

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5 Signs Your Shopping Center Construction Contractor is Costing You Business

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Unfortunately, a landlord’s biggest liability in a commercial construction project can be an insensitive general contractor whose only concern is making his deadline and budget. Nothing scares customers away faster than the thought of potential injury. Sloppy site – Is a construction safety plan in place and is the site clean?

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Seventh Circuit examines "pay-if-paid" provision

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The cases with which he has been involved are varied and wide-ranging and include personal injury, breach of contract, criminal defense, commercial disputes, and consumer fraud. Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. He has handled all facets of litigation from pleading to motion practice to discovery to trial.