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Beyond Driver Exoneration: How Dash Cams Reduce Exposure to Nuclear Verdicts

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A 2020 American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) study* found: From 2015 to 2019, there were nearly 300 verdicts over $1 million; and From 2010 to 2018, the number of verdicts over $10 million nearly doubled, and the dollar amount of awards grew 51.7% 4) Share safety improvements.

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9 Types of Insurance You Need to Protect Your Contractor Business

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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? Here’s an overview of the most important types of insurance for contractors. General Liability Insurance.

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15 Tips For Starting Your Own Roof and Guttering Business

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You’ll also require the following: Vehicle that can handle transport of materials. Insurance, liability, and workers’ compensation . Other costs: Insurance, taxes, advertising, vehicle maintenance, dumpster fees, and petrol. Limited liability company (LLC) . 13) Business insurance. Labor costs.

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What is Equipment Floater Insurance for Contractors?

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Your base insurance policy may offer some coverage for unexpected damage to some business property, but making assumptions about the extent of coverage could lead to some financial distress. . An equipment floater offers insurance protection for your business property as it moves from location to location. What is an equipment floater?

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INSURANCE |. invest only $85 billion annually in our transportation infrastructure. On September 30, 2011, the surface transportation reauthorization update (the highway bill legislation) will be up for a long-awaited vote. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |.

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What Is an Installation Floater?

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” 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. But, therein lies the rub. .

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