Construction Litigation

If you are a construction contractor, you may encounter difficulty receiving your pay in a timely manner. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the construction industry is worth over a trillion dollars, and yet this remains a common issue in the sector. Georgia's...

People in the development business want to sell, buy or build homes. They do not want to get into arguments. Nevertheless, disputes do arise. Here are five of the most common types. 1. Negligence Negligence claims are among the most recognizable types of foundations...

People make promises on an everyday basis without thinking about it. However, in the business world this can turn out to be a huge legal headache. There is a big difference between an empty statement and one that carries legal weight. If you are in a business...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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....

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...