On behalf of Law Offices of Tom Pye | Sep 3, 2020 | Construction Litigation
Litigation or going to court with a case is not always the best solution to a situation. You may find that it is better to settle out of court. Findlaw explains that you need to assess your case before you file a lawsuit. Doing this can help you to ensure that you...
On behalf of Law Offices of Tom Pye | Aug 26, 2020 | Construction Litigation
As any contractor knows, issues that arise on a job can trigger a dispute, which could lead to a production delay and ultimately to litigation. Creating a clearly written agreement to begin with goes a long way toward preventing a costly outcome. Contract issues...
On behalf of Law Offices of Tom Pye | Jul 28, 2020 | Construction Litigation
In the United States, construction is expensive. To repair the country’s infrastructure, according to Forbes, it would cost billions of dollars. The cost of construction may be due to the increased cost of workers, materials and machinery. This is true throughout the...
On behalf of Law Offices of Tom Pye | Jul 17, 2020 | Construction Litigation
Subcontractors are often a necessary component of a job. You need experts in different fields to handle various details of your project, and hiring someone full-time may not make sense. In this case, a subcontractor can work for you as needed. As you know, though,...
On behalf of Law Offices of Tom Pye | Jul 14, 2020 | Construction Litigation
Whether you work as a contractor or subcontractor, you rely on payments from your clients to care for your family and operate your business. If you do not get paid, you may need to seek legal recourse. Explore these options if you have not received payment as expected...
On behalf of Law Offices of Tom Pye | Mar 25, 2020 | Construction Litigation
If you work in construction, you play an important role in modern society. Of course, you also face some headaches others easily avoid. To minimize your liability and maximize your potential for receiving payment, you likely have a written contract for all your jobs....
On behalf of Law Offices of Tom Pye | Feb 13, 2020 | Construction Litigation
There is no one-size-fits-all construction contract, and no contract can fully eliminate the potential for litigation. According to the Construction Industry Institute, issues with change clauses are among the most likely to cause a dispute. Construction Dive points...
On behalf of Law Offices of Tom Pye | Jan 3, 2020 | Construction Litigation
Construction projects, whether a new development or renovations, are complicated affairs. There are layers of parties involved, each working under different contracts. What happens when one of these people doesn’t get paid? They might file a mechanic’s lien. A...
On behalf of Law Offices of Tom Pye | Oct 28, 2019 | Construction Litigation
Injuries incurred on a construction site can be some of the most dangerous of any job. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, 1 in 10 construction workers are severely hurt every year. However, not every injury is the same and some don’t...
On behalf of Law Offices of Tom Pye | Sep 26, 2019 | Construction Litigation
No one wants to find out, just a few years after their home’s construction, that the roof leaks or their electrical system needs some big overhauls. However, if that happens to you, or you have foundation issues or water intrusion problems in a newer home, your home...
