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According to the World Health Organization, 90,000 around the globe die from asbestos-related diseases each year. Companies who receive claims of asbestos exposure must take the process seriously. Asbestos-related claims can be complex legal battles, and those facing...
A construction defect is an issue in a building, bridge, road or any form of construction that can lead to below-standard levels of safety and quality. For example, the cables on a bridge may snap, a roof may crumble under the weight of snow or the structure of a...
In the construction industry, understanding the concept of a material defect is essential. This is especially true for contractors who may face claims regarding such defects from clients. A material defect in construction refers to a specific issue in a building or...
In recent years, there has been an increase in lawsuits where employees claim to have developed health problems due to the use of glyphosate. Drug Watch reports that the maker of a popular brand of this herbicide has settled over 100,000 related cases. Even though the...
You may employ people to build or demolish roads, homes, ships or cars. While asbestos isn’t used as much as it once was in all these industries, your employees may still have to work with some asbestos to do their jobs. Naturally, then, you would take steps to make...
Many people just assume that because trucks are bigger and more unwieldy than cars, any collision between the two must be the fault of the truck driver rather than the car driver. They often try to hold the trucking company liable. Yet it does not take long sitting in...
Some drivers believe that the rear vehicle is always to blame. If they get into an accident where a semi-truck rear-ends them at a red light, for instance, they will blame the truck driver. They may even consider suing the trucking company, perhaps claiming that the...
Construction companies will sometimes face litigation over alleged defects. A homeowner will allege that the workmanship is not of a high enough quality and that the issues need to be rectified – or they refuse to pay for the project. This can lead to disputes when...
Do you offer a service that customers take some risk by using? This could be anything from a fitness facility to a skydiving or skiing business. Maybe you rent e-scooters or run a “haunted house” around Halloween. You need customers to sign a release or waiver to help...
As a business owner, you understand the importance of providing a safe environment for your customers. You also realize that accidents can happen, and you have potential liability if someone is injured on your property. But what if horseplay was a contributing factor...