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Best Practices for Developing a Contractor’s Request for Compensation

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Recently, Cordell sent me a list of items that all contractors should review when developing a request for additional compensation. Identify any trends and determine whether there is a causal event for any loss of productivity that may be compensable. Prove legal entitlement.

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No Longer in the Dark: A Primer on the Distinction between Delay and Disruption Damages in a Construction Dispute

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While the legal issue focused on the County’s right rely on the defense of sovereign immunity, the Contractor’s (and it expert’s) characterization of the damages was critical to the outcome of the case. The contract allowed for “delay damages” if the Contractor’s request for those damages “is determined to be compensable.”.

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6 Dangers Of Falling Debris In Construction Sites

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Whoever is responsible for breaching their duty of care should compensate for the injuries. Going through the legalities of such issues can be complex, so working with a personal injury attorney In Englewood would be a good starting point. . If the construction company fails to keep the site safe, they could face liability.

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Subcontractor Insurance: 7 Policies Subs Should Consider for Their Business

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Losses like this don’t occur frequently, but you must plan for the small chance that an event like this may happen. Medical expenses, property damage, and legal defense costs can grow quickly. An uninsured business would likely not have the financial resources to pay a large legal settlement. Workers compensation insurance.

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Errors and Omissions (E&O) Insurance Explained for Construction?

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While E&O is not usually a legal requirement, many construction professionals take out an E&O policy to protect themselves against potentially devastating financial losses resulting from negligence. A construction contract creates a legal responsibility for the contractor to fulfill certain obligations to another party.

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Difference Between Tort and Contract | What Is Tort |  What Is Contract | What Is Contract Law | What Is Tort Law

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A tort , in common law jurisdiction, could be a tort (other than a breach of contract) that causes an applicant to suffer loss or hurt, leading to legal liability for the one that commits the act. A tort is a wrong act which requires legal action. It enforced that party who got affected to go for legal action. What Is Tort?

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Carpenter’s Insurance: Who Needs It & Why

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If a third party gets injured on a job, liability coverage helps pay the cost of legal defense if you get sued for the accident. . And while it’s not a legal requirement in most cases, in some states it may be required to get licensed. Does a carpenter need insurance? Carpentry is a diverse occupation.