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Construction Safety

Eyewitnesses and Other Sources of Accident Data

2003-08-01 | Ron Prichard

The key to an incident investigation is data. Dr. Ron Prichard discusses the three principle sources needed to conduct a thorough construction accident investigation.

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Surety

Are Letters of Credit Securing a Surety's Potential Exposure Not as Safe as Once Believed?

2003-08-01 | Marilyn Klinger

Sureties generally prefer LOCs as collateral in case their principals or indemnitors file bankruptcy. Marilyn Klinger examines court cases that ruled otherwise.

Construction Safety

Eyewitnesses and Other Sources of Accident Data

2003-08-01 | Ron Prichard

The key to an incident investigation is data. Dr. Ron Prichard discusses the three principle sources needed to conduct a thorough construction accident investigation.

Additional Insured Issues

How Does an Extrinsic Contract Impact Additional Insured Coverage?

2003-07-01 | Joseph P Postel

Joe Postel discusses the soundness of recent court decisions from around the nation involving additional insured disputes and contracts between customers and CGL policyholders.

Workplace Violence Prevention

Don't Put Your Employees at Risk—How To Avoid Homicide in the Workplace

2003-07-01 | James N Madero

Each year over 600 workers are murdered while at work. Dr. James Madero examines the situation and offers solutions.

Design and Professional Liability

Insurer Uses Contractual Liability Exclusion to Deny Coverage

2003-06-28 | Kent Holland

In American Family Mutual Insurance v. Pleasant Company, the court's reasoning completely misconstrues the purpose of the contractual liability exclusion, Kent Holland explains.

Construction Defect Coverage

The Myth of "Third-Party" Property Damage

2003-05-01 | Patrick J Wielinski

Pat Wielinski discusses the varying judicial application of standardized CGL definitions to claims involving defective work, and the coverage myths that have arisen as a result.

Design and Professional Liability

The Ability To Disclaim Liability Resulting from Inspection Duties

2003-05-01 | Kenneth A Slavens

Through the examination of case law, Ken Slavens reveals judicial support for the argument that the risk the design professional assumes by inspection or observation can be limited by contract.

Construction Safety

On the Trail of Truth: Conducting an Accident Investigation

2003-04-01 | Ron Prichard

In this article, Ron Prichard explains the stages of a construction accident investigation, organizing and managing the process, and acquiring needed data.

Surety

Subdivision/Improvement Bonds

2003-04-01 | Rolf A Neuschaefer

Learn how subdivision/improvement bonds provide financial security for property owners and developers, ensuring the completion of essential infrastructure improvements. Rolf Neuschaefer explains.

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