Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley Slip and fall accidents in Florida depend primarily on the facts of a claim and can become very complex very quickly. Because of this, slip and fall claims are all unique in their own ways, and there are no “templates” for successfully establishing such claims. Read on as the… Continue reading Florida Personal Injury Lawyers Answer Six Common Questions Asked About Slip and Fall Lawsuits
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Identifying and Accessing Coverage in Complex Construction Claims
Jeffrey J. Vita and Michael V. Pepe | SDV Insights I. IntroductionFirst-party, third-party, builder’s risk, professional liability, commercial general liability, wrap-ups, and additional insured status are all potential sources of insurance coverage for a large construction loss. Therefore, it is critical for construction industry participants, from owners and developers to general contractors and their subcontractors,… Continue reading Identifying and Accessing Coverage in Complex Construction Claims
Construction Defect Damages May Exceed Cost To Repair
Peter Selvin | Ervin Cohen & Jessup Construction defect cases often involve damage claims beyond simply the cost to repair the allegedly defective unit or component. These consequential damages may include damages for loss of use, expenses for mitigation and even attorney fees. For this reason, builders, suppliers, contractors and subcontractors who are faced with… Continue reading Construction Defect Damages May Exceed Cost To Repair
Identifying and Accessing Coverage in Complex Construction Claims
Jeffrey J. Vita and Michael V. Pepe | Saxe Doernberger & Vita I. Introduction First-party, third-party, builder’s risk, professional liability, commercial general liability, wrap-ups, and additional insured status are all potential sources of insurance coverage for a large construction loss. Therefore, it is critical for construction industry participants, from owners and developers to general contractors… Continue reading Identifying and Accessing Coverage in Complex Construction Claims
What You Need to Know About Delay Claims and How to Prove or Defend Against Them
Denise M. Motta | Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani It is inevitable that a steel fabricator will be delayed or be accused of delay on a project. There are many considerations that go into proving and defending delay claims. From a legal perspective, several issues must be addressed: (1) the type of delay; (2) proof required… Continue reading What You Need to Know About Delay Claims and How to Prove or Defend Against Them