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Understanding Nuclear Verdicts is the First Step in Preparing for—and Preventing—Them0
- Construction in the Courts, Documentation, Outlook & Trends
- February 27, 2024
The rise in nuclear verdicts, and how to understand them. Nuclear verdicts, a relatively recent trend in litigation, refer to legal judgments that bestow significant sums of money upon plaintiffs. The term “nuclear” indicates the potentially devastating financial impacts on businesses and the insurance industry. To be classified as a nuclear verdict, a payout must exceed $10 million, with some reaching astronomical figures in the billions. The exorbitant nature of these rulings is the subject of debate regarding the proportionality of compensation in relation to the damages suffered.
READ MORESafety in Practice0
- Best Practices, Safety
- June 26, 2023
By Jim Hall, TenStreet, LLC The construction industry has always been a challenging field, with a wide range of safety and compliance issues that must be addressed on a daily basis. However, with the advent of web-based platforms, many of these challenges can now be streamlined and made more manageable. One of the key benefits
READ MOREBest Practices for Risk Management0
- Best Practices, Risk Management
- February 28, 2023
By Gary R. Semmer, AssuredPartners The Construction Industry is facing a number of “external” challenges, ranging from materials price inflation, supply chain delays, to labor shortages, that translate into scheduling, productivity and profitability issues. Although you may have no control over these external factors, you can help control your Total Cost of Risk: Total Cost
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How Should a Subcontractor Best Defend Against an OSHA Citation? Don’t Have a Citation to Defend1
- Best Practices, Risk Management, Safety
- June 28, 2022
By Michael Metz-Topodas, Cohen Seglias Legendary hockey player Gordie Howe once said, “The best way to get in shape is to never get out of shape!” In theory, he could have been talking about an OSHA citation defense. In other words, the best way to defend against OSHA citations is to never receive an OSHA
READ MOREManaging an OSHA Inspection…Are You Prepared?0
- Documentation, Risk Management, Safety
- June 28, 2022
By Johnny Zitko, AssuredPartners; and Roger Paveza, Vista Safety Consulting If there’s one thing I can promise…as every workplace is unique, every OSHA inspection is unique – as is every inspector. So, let’s outline the structure of the inspection, the employer’s rights, and what you can do to prepare. Employer Preparation Plan in advance! The
READ MOREHow to Create a “See Something, Say Something” Safety Culture0
- Risk Management, Safety
- June 27, 2022
by Ben Stevens, Kent Companies The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reports one in ten construction site workers are injured every year. However, statistics show there are 30 minor injuries, 10 serious injuries, and one fatality for every 600 near misses.* With that statistic in mind, how do you capture and learn from those
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