article thumbnail

Inside the Baltimore Bridge Collapse & Potential Legal Liabilities

Construction Business Owner

Inside the Baltimore Bridge Collapse & Potential Legal Liabilities ccapoccia Tue, 04/16/2024 - 11:55 In the early hours of March 26, 2024, a cargo ship struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland. The bridge’s collapse was immediate; within seconds, the span crumpled and fell into the water below.

Baltimore 287
article thumbnail

What to Know About Bond Liability Before Selling Your Company

Construction Business Owner

What to Know About Bond Liability Before Selling Your Company ccapoccia Fri, 02/09/2024 - 15:37 Contractors selling their business may learn the hard way that not all liability can be easily transferred. Learn some steps that can help mitigate these risks.

Liability 174
professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

4 Factors to Consider to Mitigate COVID-19 Risk & Liability

Construction Business Owner

4 Factors to Consider to Mitigate COVID-19 Risk & Liability. This indicates owners face new or different aspects of liability due to the COVID-19 environment. Elizabeth Manning. Fri, 09/25/2020 - 09:32.

Liability 224
article thumbnail

Construction Law Guide to: Limitation on liability

Construction Law

Our latest Construction Law Guides series article from Claire Turnbull of DLA Piper looks at limitations on liability. Limitation clauses are interpreted strictly, so clear and unambiguous language should be used where a party seeks to limit liability for losses that would otherwise be recoverable.

article thumbnail

Construction Liability Issues: Common Risks and How to Mitigate Them

Building Radar

From safety hazards to contractual disputes, the industry faces numerous liability issues that can lead to costly legal battles, project delays, and financial losses. In this article, we’ll explore some of the most common construction liability issues and provide strategies to address them effectively.

article thumbnail

General Liability vs. Professional Liability: What’s the Difference?

Levelset

Liability insurance protects your business against claims for damages caused by you and your workers, if you have any. The two most common liability insurance policies for contractors are general liability and professional liability. What are general liability and professional liability insurance?

article thumbnail

Tenant’s New Defense to Hazardous Substance Liability

Green Building Law Update

The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA, commonly referred to as Superfund), 42 U.S.C. provides an important liability protection, including from cleanup costs, for parties who qualify as bona fide prospective purchasers (BFPPs). 9601 et seq.,

Liability 149