Most states have “statutes of repose” — laws that stop a right of action after a specific period of time has passed.
Statutes of repose are laws that establish a fixed time period during which claims or lawsuits can be filed in relation to... (Read More)
Construction contractors often cannot predict factors that will affect their work schedule, such as weather delays or a delay in obtaining building materials to complete a project.
Construction delays can have a significant impact on both... (Read More)
Construction contractors put themselves at risk every single day on the job, facing unknown risks when working with heavy equipment and often from scaffolds at great heights. The job is demanding and has special challenges. One of the challenges... (Read More)
Even the job sites run by the most seasoned construction managers can have things go wrong. Unfortunately, sometimes they can go very wrong.
It only takes one mishap for everything to spiral out of control and for a construction project to be... (Read More)
Any contractor who transports materials that could potentially create environmental pollution needs liability protection. When cargo is released into the environment—for example, a truck overturns and spills industrial cleaning solution into a... (Read More)
When most people think of environmental liability insurance, they think about coverage for a toxic chemical spill or a nuclear disaster. Environmental liability insurance covers a much broader spectrum of risks than just hazardous waste. While... (Read More)
As an independent contractor, you need liability protection against damage that you could potentially — and unintentionally — cause as you work. This includes damage caused by hazardous waste, and contractors who work in the oil, agribusiness... (Read More)
The construction industry is known for its demanding and hazardous nature, with workers often facing numerous risks. Among these dangers, falls remain one of the most prevalent and severe. Every year falls account for a significant number of... (Read More)
Construction is a dangerous job. Construction workers engage in any number of hazardous activities that expose them to injuries, including falls from roofs, being struck by heavy equipment, being pinned between pieces of equipment, electrocution... (Read More)
Project managers and construction contractors often collaborate on projects. Questions may arise on liability issues: Does the responsibility to maintain liability insurance fall on the project manager, the contractor, or both?
Who is liable when... (Read More)