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. When did the loss or damage happen?

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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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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.

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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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Construction Marketing

SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

Insurance is perhaps the most important thing to arrange before starting a construction company. There are many different types of insurance in the United Kingdom. A construction business needs need public liability insurance , and employers’ liability insurance if you employ staff. Business Plan. Final Thoughts.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Accidents happen, especially in construction. Luckily, that’s what insurance is for, right? Does a general contractor’s insurance cover their subcontractors’ accidents or mistakes? Who is covered by an insurance policy? The car owner can’t go after a different contractor’s insurer for the damage.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Insurance is one part of a strategy to keep your carpentry business financially healthy. You can practice safety and use common sense on the job, but there’s no way to predict when accidents or injuries might occur. To minimize any financial damage, a comprehensive carpenter’s insurance plan is a smart bet. .

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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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Levelset

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Plumbing contractors should include business insurance as an integral part of their financial strategy. With numerous policies available, the plumbing contractor’s insurance landscape offers many ways for you to protect your physical and financial business assets. What is plumber’s insurance? Worker injury.

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Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 9, 2011

INSURANCE |. 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! STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |.

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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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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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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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Construction Law Monitor

DECEMBER 27, 2012

Back in 2009 this blog reported on the very topic of Workers Compensation insurance, stating that 1 and 5 businesses are breaking workers compensation laws. The main reason being is due to the exorbitant price of this insurance on contractors. Workers Compensation is codified in Louisiana under Revised Statute 23:1021 et seq.

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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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Levelset

AUGUST 31, 2022

Whether you’re just starting your business or looking to change insurance carriers, it pays to go with a company that has experience and knowledge in providing insurance for the construction industry. These days you can purchase insurance on your own or go through a local agent. Best construction insurance companies.

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Levelset

OCTOBER 13, 2022

To help your business remain viable, contractor’s insurance should be a crucial part of your financial strategy. Insurance also puts other parties’ minds at ease when they want to hire you as a specialty contractor. A certificate of insurance (COI) is a valid form used to prove that you carry the appropriate insurance policy.

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Levelset

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Scenarios like these stress the need for an electrician to have insurance coverage in place. Thus, a strong insurance plan helps you rest easier both on and off the job. Why can an electrical contractor use insurance? Not all accidents that happen on jobs are large-scale and catastrophic.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

An insurance policy rarely meets every contractor’s needs out of the box. One of the most common endorsements you’ll likely encounter involves additional insured (AI) parties. While it may sound unusual, adding additional insureds is common and extends benefits both to you as a policyholder – and the party being named on the policy.

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Best Practices Construction Law

JULY 29, 2015

There are multiple types of insurance coverage for the various risks on a construction project. However, when there are multiple insurance carriers covering the same risk (i.e., However, when there are multiple insurance carriers covering the same risk (i.e., In a recent case, Cincinnati Insurance Co.

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Construction Lawyer

MARCH 12, 2014

A CGL policy typically covers liability, or potential liability, brought on by an “occurrence,” often defined as an “accident” or something like an accident. insurance litigation' In Ewing Constr. Amerisure Ins. , 12-0661, 2014 WL 185035 (Tex.

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NH Construction Law

JULY 26, 2020

“May unintentionally faulty subcontractor work that damages an insured’s work product constitute an ‘accident’ under a commercial general liability insurance policy?” The Michigan Supreme Court disagreed, interpreting “accident” as broader than “fortuity.”

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) contractors must protect their business property while reducing the odds that a job-related accident or injury could financially harm their business. HVAC contractor insurance is the primary way to help protect your financial interest if things go wrong on the job.

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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, 2020

OSHA tracks this information with the goal of preventing accidents in the future. For example, accidentally reporting an injury that did not occur on the jobsite or reporting a cut or scrape that isn’t a recordable accident could have dire consequences. it means the company has had to pay for one or more worker compensation claims.

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Levelset

AUGUST 24, 2022

Construction businesses need many different types of insurance to mitigate the risks associated with building projects. Two of the most common insurance policies that contractors have are builder’s risk and general liability, which serve very different purposes. What is builder’s risk insurance?

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Construction and Infrastructure Law

JANUARY 9, 2020

Indemnification clauses are arguably the most important part of an agreement when an accident or dispute arises on a project. In many instances, a clause can be drafted to protect against claims asserted as well as an ultimate finding of liability. An indemnity clause is often only worth as much as the underlying insurance coverage.

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Construction Lawyer

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

The plaintiff’s allegation against SJ was for negligence because there was conduit and coiled wire in the vicinity of the accident. The owner and the general contractor filed cross-claims against SJ for indemnification. At the very least, such a provision should be reviewed by the appropriate insurance carrier for advice.

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Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

Breaking this down, it means that workplace accidents caused by the lack of workplace safety programs, costs companies hundreds of millions of dollars every day. At this year’s National Safety Council (NSC) expo, it was reported that workplace injuries and fatalities cost businesses an estimated $198.2 billion a year.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

” You may already have an insurance policy that offers coverage for business property and general liability. An installation floater is a form of insurance coverage that protects the value of building materials that will become a permanent part of a commercial or residential structure. Who needs installation floater insurance?

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Contractor Bookkeeping

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

Guest Blogger : Patti McQuinn, Massage Therapist, Luna Massage Therapy She is a provider for many insurance companies such as Aetna, Premera and Regence, plus auto accidents and Workman''s Comprehension (L&I) claims. Repetitive stress injury.

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Construction Cost Estimating

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

Ref: www.business-spreadsheets.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Published By Rajib Dey www.quantity-takeoff.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~. construction Construction forms construction project Estimating Subcontractors News'

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Construction Law

AUGUST 5, 2024

News Our regular news round up focusses on a National Audit Office report into the costs of scaling back the HS2 project; the Environment Agency blaming years of under investment for water sector problems; and a £3 million fine for fatal accident safety failings. Insurance Causation – Friend or Foe?

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 5, 2022

Falls, alone, account for up to 70% of construction-related injuries and deaths, according to Dr. Dong Zhao of Michigan State University, who has been analyzing BLS data to determine why construction accidents keep happening and to discover or refine preventive measures. Falls are the most common jobsite accidents.

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Construction and Infrastructure Law

JANUARY 9, 2020

Indemnification clauses are arguably the most important part of an agreement when an accident or dispute arises on a project. In many instances, a clause can be drafted to protect against claims asserted as well as an ultimate finding of liability. An indemnity clause is often only worth as much as the underlying insurance coverage.

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Construction Law Monitor

NOVEMBER 1, 2010

According to the post, a Burien two truck driver lost his life in an accident, and his family contacted L&I requesting death benefits. According to L&I: That’s when we discovered his employer had not paid for the insurance that would entitle his family to death benefits. So, what will come next in the story?

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Levelset

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

When compliance and accident prevention are part of the daily messaging and work routine, everyone becomes involved in safer operations. . Work with your insurance provider. Contractors often carry a variety of insurance policies to protect their company from financial loss in the event of a mistake or accident on the jobsite.

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