Building a home or business is an exciting process. But what happens when the finished product is not all that the contractor or plans promised? Construction contract breaches happen all the time in the Sunshine State. With the real estate boom continuing,...
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Construction fall laws and employer responsibility
The construction sector is fraught with possible dangers, but few can cause such serious injuries as a fall. The United States Department of Labor notes that all employers who work in this field have a duty to protect their employees from falls, no matter the size of...
What risks do you face when you work construction?
Unlike other career paths, construction often has a steady need for qualified workers. This means that you may have a more reliable workflow compared with other professions. However, working construction also exposes you to many risks that could cause injury if not...
Construction litigation can come from many different issues
When it comes to the construction industry in Florida, there are many reasons why companies dispute with one another. When working on a project, vendors and any other parties involved in the build need to ensure that everyone sticks to the terms of the contract so...
Top considerations in any construction contract
Florida companies that are entering into a construction contract are likely itching to get the work underway. However, it's important to take the time to read through the entire contract and ensure that it covers all foreseeable issues. There are a few main concerns...
Tips on choosing a successor for your business
For business owners in Florida, succession planning can be a complicated process. If you don't want your business to shut down after you retire, you need to choose someone who can take over as the head of the company. And choosing the right person is only half the...
Two myths related to trusts
Estate planning is confusing enough without the myths provided over Facebook. This can be especially true when it comes to trusts. Indeed, the word, trust, can often cause one’s eyes to glaze over, even an attorney. But, of course to create one, one will definitely...
Falls are the cause of many construction injuries
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or OSHA, falls are a major cause of serious construction-related injuries and fatalities. For one, falls account for over 33% of all construction fatalities in a given year, making falling one of OSHA’s...
Tips for getting a better contract the next time you go into negotiations
Gone are the days of the “handshake deal.” Now, you’d better have a contract to back up your agreement if you expect to have any protection under the law if things go wrong. But negotiating a good contract is partly skill and partly art -- and both take some time to...
Material and nonmaterial breaches of contract should be taken seriously
When you hired a third party to assist with a construction project, you assumed that they’d follow the specifications and stick to the contract you had put together. They worked for a few weeks, and you decided to make a visit to the construction site to review what...