Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 22, 2018

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reports slips, trips and falls comprise nearly 25 percent of all reported accident claims, including roughly 12,000 accidental deaths every year in the United States. Employers are placed in a difficult position.

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Construction Marketing

MARCH 11, 2022

Likewise, other jobs leave workers more exposed to accidents than others. Slip And Fall Accident. 30% of lost-time injury claims come from slips, trips, and falls. Likewise, a slip and fall accident can occur in any work environment. These types of accidents may lead to minor injuries or more severe injuries.

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Constructonomics

MARCH 14, 2010

The more devastating of the accidents, on E. The cause of this accident was good ‘ol American greed. His attorney is trying to get him off by claiming that just because he was the CEO doesn’t mean he should be held responsible for the negligence of his employees. street killing seven people. The other was on E.

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 30, 2013

Root cause investigations—performed properly—can not only prevent recurrence, they may also reveal subrogation claims.

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 14, 2013

Follow these best practices to offset rising workers’ comp costs: Reporting of Incidents and Accidents Timely reporting of accidents is critical in starting the appropriate investigation on a given claim. Claims have a tendency to get worse as time passes, and much of the information on the claim can get lost or confused.

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Constructonomics

JANUARY 3, 2014

While there’s no specifics relating to training set out in the act, the only real sure fire way to ensure absolute safety through confidence is via the relevant professional industry channels – you can’t wing it and claim confidence because you ‘reckon’ you know what you’re doing! working at height).

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Construction Marketing

MARCH 2, 2023

But first, it is important to understand that every case is unique, and you should always consult with a qualified construction accident injury attorney to get specific advice about your situation. Damage recovery If your claim is successful, you may be entitled to recover damages for your injuries.

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Constructonomics

AUGUST 28, 2018

These will cause accidents like electrocution, collapses, burns or cuts. – Increased Safety and Minimized Workplace Accidents. Generally, older equipment has fewer fail-safe mechanisms, industry-specific upgrades and monitoring instruments, all of which contribute to equipment malfunction and workplace accidents.

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Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Between the potential for accidents and injuries on the job site and the risk of lawsuits, it’s important to have insurance to protect yourself from financial losses, but what kind of insurance do you need? This type of coverage will protect your company from various liabilities , including injury claims, and cover medical expenses.

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Construction Business Owner

JUNE 17, 2015

The contractor said, "There's been an accident; two of our workers are dead." Finally, his insurance broker would mobilize its claims, safety and risk management personnel to assist after these men prematurely lost their lives. He explained that a motorist had driven into the work zone, striking and killing two employees.

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FDR Safety

MAY 19, 2016

The rule , which was issued late last week and goes into effect within 90 days, provides new means for employees to pursue claims that they have suffered retaliation for reporting safety concerns. This despite the fact that there is no hard evidence to support such claims. The new rule changes that.

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FDR Safety

APRIL 13, 2015

The launch of this program recognizes a very important issue in safety – the vast majority of accidents involving workers occur when they are off the job. Yet the costs are still there, in the form of pain and suffering for workers and their families, lost time and insurance claims. Accident Prevention'

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Safety Services Company

MARCH 13, 2014

Citing the amount of time consumed filling accident reports on non-injury accidents (estimated at 250 hours a week); there are a number of cities where police have decided not to respond to non-injury traffic accidents. This is good information to have even if you’re in an area where the police do respond to accidents.

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Best Practices Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

You probably saw last month’s report about a major accident at a construction site in downtown Miami, Florida. This is a good reminder of the lessons to learn when investigating or handling an accident on a construction site. These include: Prepare before the accident. Act diligently when an accident occurs.

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ENR Construction

JULY 14, 2020

Prosecutors claim driver was viewing pornography on his phone in moments before accident.

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Wolgast Corporation

AUGUST 1, 2024

I chose to discuss Insurance Claims in this blog because when the time comes, some business owners have never been through the process and may not know what to expect. It could be the effects of a variety of storms, an accident, fire, or vandalism damages on your building. Please call me at 800-WOLGAST.

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FDR Safety

AUGUST 27, 2015

Employers may erroneously assume that the workplace statistic is the only one relevant to them, but the fact is that no matter where accidents occur, the consequences are in many ways the same. And for companies there are other kinds of costs as well, no matter where an accident occurs. About half occur in the home.

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FDR Safety

OCTOBER 29, 2014

Off-the-job accidents: hidden costs to employers. Off-the-job accidents: hidden costs to employers. The direct costs of on-the-job injuries and deaths are clear in the form of workers’ compensation claims, medical expenses, and potential legal liability. Accident Prevention Training' Join Our Mailing List.

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Best Practices Construction Law

MAY 18, 2018

Concern for safety is apparent on construction projects throughout the country and world, as evidenced by daily/weekly construction briefings and the familiar “ Days Since a Lost Work Accident” signs. Safe projects are more likely to be profitable projects due to lack of delays and prevention of claims for jobsite injuries.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Mistakes and accidents happen, and some of those issues can be extremely expensive. In most cases, that’s what insurance is for, and the contractor will typically initiate a claim against their policy to take care of it. But who can actually file a claim against the contractor’s insurance? Let’s take a look. State requirements.

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Best Practices Construction Law

AUGUST 25, 2016

I previously blogged about the importance of using daily reports to prove construction claims. Meeting minutes and internal memoranda concerning the claim should be maintained in order to document attempts to resolve matters with the DOT and its representatives. Schedules , including the as-planned and updates.

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Best Practices Construction Law

MAY 21, 2013

I previously blogged about the importance of using daily reports to prove construction claims. Meeting minutes and internal memoranda concerning the claim should be maintained in order to document attempts to resolve matters with the DOT and its representatives. Schedules , including the as-planned and updates. Image: Tanzer18.

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ENR Construction

APRIL 21, 2020

Group of 52 refuses project manager Jacobs' pay offer and seeks trial over illnesses claimed from remediating huge 2006 Tennessee accident.

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Safety Services Company

JUNE 24, 2024

Attendees also learned strategies to effectively communicate the value of safety training programs, not just in preventing accidents, but also in boosting employee morale, productivity, and the company’s reputation. Financial Benefits of a Strong Safety Culture Accidents are expensive for construction companies.

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Wolgast Corporation

JULY 6, 2022

The main cause of these accidents are operator error, happening 20% of the time. The emergency response report is also useful in your insurance claim for timing and dates. Additionally, you will want to call your insurance company (after emergency units) to make a claim and so they can assess the damage.

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Construction Junkie

MARCH 15, 2021

Either way, operators may not be yelling that in the future, as equipment manufacturer, Doosan, has introduced what they claim is an industry first “transparent” bucket. As construction safety standards have been significantly reinforced, the advanced safety system has become the key equipment option.

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Best Practices Construction Law

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Notice of Claims. The plaintiff was injured in a single-car accident on State Route 42 and he sued the Georgia Department of Transportation (“GDOT”). The plaintiff was injured in a single-car accident on State Route 42 and he sued the Georgia Department of Transportation (“GDOT”). The Green Card.

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Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 9, 2011

Fewer accidents also mean lower insurance premiums, which mean lower labor costs. The more accidents and safety violations you have on a job, the more the job is going to cost; and the last time I checked you can’t submit a change order just because your team got hurt on the job! If your companies EMR rating is 1.0 ” Agreed!

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Construction Marketing

SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

Something as simple as a customer tripping over a hammer and hurting themselves could result in an accident claim – and without insurance, you could end up facing hefty fines and legal battles. Although public liability insurance is not a legal requirement, it should be regarded as essential. Business Plan.

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Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 24, 2016

” Second, claims succeed or fail based upon the documentation. Whether you are talking about the formation of a contract, the validity of a change order, or the supporting evidence for a delay claim, the documents are key to either winning or losing. What about photos of an accident?

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Construction Marketing

JUNE 20, 2022

When you see or hear about construction accidents, they usually involve heavy equipment like cranes or scaffolding. How Accidents Happen Due To Falling Debris. Violations of safety rules can lead to workplace accidents. However, falling debris poses a serious threat to construction workers.

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Construction Law Monitor

DECEMBER 17, 2012

He is a specialist New York accident lawyer and the proprietor of the Ginarte Law firm. While it’s not possible to prevent every accident, the need to promote safety in the workplace is obvious. While it’s not possible to prevent every accident, the need to promote safety in the workplace is obvious. percent in injury claims.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

“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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Safety Services Company

MARCH 5, 2013

In the letters, Barminco claimed the performance was in violation of the company’s “core values of safety, integrity and excellence.” “Underground mining has strict safety standards as there are accidents and fatalities. based in South Africa, when the video hit the internet.

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Lets Build

JANUARY 7, 2021

Knowing what’s happening on the field at all times is one of the main keys to regaining control over your project and avoiding time-consuming claims. As discussed in our recent virtual town hall , studies show that construction workers are six times more likely to die by suicide than from a workplace accident.

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Construction Equipment

AUGUST 17, 2018

The frequency for all claims in workers’ compensation steadily declined by 17.6 percent between 2011 and 2016, while frequency for car accidents on the job increased by 5 percent. According to data released by the National Council on Compensation Insurance, more than 40 percent of workers’…

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Safety Services Company

DECEMBER 1, 2023

When accidents happen, it doesn’t just impact your employees; it costs money, time, and resources for your organization. demonstrates significantly lower past claims than the industry average. With growing scrutiny on job site dangers and liability concerns, prioritizing safety is crucial in sustaining a competitive edge.

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