Do I Need Product Liability Insurance On Top Of Business Owner’s Insurance?
Posted: March 15, 2019
Do I Need Product Liability Insurance On Top Of Business Owner’s Insurance?If your business manufactures, distributes, sells, or repairs products, you may need product liability insurance in addition to your business insurance. In fact, business partners throughout your supply chain may require a certificate of liability insurance as proof of adequate product liability coverage. Why Is Product Liability Coverage So Important? If your business provides products to customers, you need product liability insurance because product liability...
Can Workers’ Comp Cover Injuries Developed Over Many Years?
Posted: February 20, 2019
Can Workers’ Comp Cover Injuries Developed Over Many Years?Not all work-related injuries are caused by sudden accidents. Occupational diseases and cumulative trauma injuries can develop over time. Repetitive Stress Injuries If an employee is covered by workers' compensation insurance, he or she should be entitled to receive compensation for repetitive stress injuries caused by overuse across a long period of time. Back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are examples of this type of...
Will Workers’ Comp Cover Employee Negligence?
Posted: January 31, 2019
Will Workers’ Comp Cover Employee Negligence?Workers' compensation insurance is designed to provide benefits to injured workers and to protect employers from injury lawsuits brought by employees. It pays for medical care, partially replaces lost wages during recovery from work-related injuries, and covers vocational rehabilitation for workers when needed. Generally, workers' compensation is a no-fault system that provides benefits for workers injured on the job, regardless of who was at fault....
How Safe Is Your Parking Lot?
Posted: December 14, 2018
How Safe Is Your Parking Lot?Businesses can be held liable for injuries that occur on their premises, and that includes parking lots. Depending on the type of business you have, the parking lot may be the most dangerous area on your property. If your parking lot is not owned and managed by a third party and is therefore your responsibility, discuss parking lot safety with your business lawyer and business...
Rental Property Myths Debunked
Posted: November 27, 2018
Rental Property Myths DebunkedAlthough landlord-tenant laws vary from state to state, common myths about rental properties are in circulation nationwide. The following are some widely-held beliefs about renting and why they may not be as true as you think. The Security Deposit Covers the Last Month's Rent Although the security deposit may equal a month's rent, it is not earmarked for that purpose. The last month's rent and...