Construction Company Owners Beware!
Posted by Robert Phelan on Fri, Jul 30, 2010 @ 12:53 PM
While driving through a major Connecticut city recently, I saw a giant billboard labeled, “Truck Accident Counsel”. When I got back to the office I typed in the web address, www.truckaccidentcounsel.com and saw exactly what I expected, a law firm specializing in truck accidents.
For contractors in Connecticut (and any other company with heavy trucks) the game has changed. Just like in every other area of business, specialization is the order of the day. Unfortunately, you, the Connecticut construction company owner are the target.
More and more, the deck is stacked against you. There are literally hundreds of state and Federal laws for you to comply with. Now there are attorneys who specialize in understanding those laws and ready to nail you with a large verdict if you’re not in compliance and then cause injuries in an accident.
If you’ve read this blog before, you know we believe strongly in risk management that goes far beyond buying insurance. Do you still think risk management begins and ends with buying the cheapest insurance? If you do, here is one law firm ready to teach you a lesson.
Is your construction company up to date with all the laws and regulations governing the use of commercial vehicles? Is every vehicle in compliance? Are all your drivers properly trained and is safety emphasized every morning as your fleet of truck hits the road? Do you have written cell phone policies in place?
Learn the laws, commit adequate resources to safety or test your insurance policies in court. Your choice. Your business may depend on it.