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Most Common Causes of Construction Accidents

December 14, 2020 by Mark Mellor

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The modern construction industry has one of the highest numbers of work-related and on-site construction accidents among all sectors, nearing 200,000 injuries per year. These accidents are often devastating for those injured, and they can also cause severe damage to all company assets, including employees, profits, client’s trust, and company reputation.  The statistics surrounding these […]

Filed Under: Construction Law Education

What Contractors Need to Know About a Mechanic’s Lien

October 9, 2020 by Mark Mellor

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For construction companies and contractors, the hardest part of a job can, unfortunately, sometimes be collecting payment. When a customer refuses to pay or introduces another dispute, contractors often need to take legal action to ensure they are paid for completed work. A mechanics lien is a legal claim which can be placed upon a […]

Filed Under: Construction Law Education, Mechanic's Lien Law News

Construction Injury: When to Get an Attorney

September 1, 2020 by Mark Mellor

Unfortunately, even with modern health and safety laws, and workplace legislation, accidents on construction sites are very common. Thousands of workers and a number of public passerbys are injured on or near construction sites every year, often due to no fault of their own. Because the nature of construction consists of working with heavy tools, […]

Filed Under: Construction Law Education

How COVID-19 Has Impacted Construction in California

July 24, 2020 by Mark Mellor

Seven construction men overlooking an empty site

The coronavirus has disrupted the routines of many industries. While construction is considered an “essential” service, and industry by the majority of states in the US, some regions have put a halt on construction as the pandemic became rampant. Many cities in California have opted to allow construction of certain structures and facilities. If you […]

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The Definitive Guide to Mechanic’s Liens in California

July 31, 2018 by Mark Mellor

  Despite its name, a mechanic’s lien is generally utilized by any supplier, contractor, laborer, and/or subcontractor. If you worked on someone’s home, for instance, and were not paid, you can then file a mechanic’s lien. This is essentially a “hold” against the business, commercial, or homeowner’s property. Although this can result in foreclosure if […]

Filed Under: Construction Law Education, Construction Law News Tagged With: Civ.Code § 8400

Your Next Steps After a Construction Accident

July 31, 2018 by Mark Mellor

If you work in construction, your chances of suffering an accident are high, particularly in comparison with other industries. Of the 5,190 workers killed while on the job in 2017, 21.1% were in construction. Many more workers are hurt each day. If you are injured in a construction accident, you have options, but you will […]

Filed Under: Construction Law Education

Judicial Admission Made In Unverified Complaint Against General Contractor.

August 19, 2015 by

This is the scenario: A homeowner sued a general contractor, alleging shoddy work. In his unverified complaint, the homeowner alleged the contractor was licensed at all times. The general contractor responded with a cross-complaint for unpaid work.  A local rule required plaintiff to identify all controverted issues, and plaintiff did not identify licensure as a […]

Filed Under: Appellate Law News, Construction Law Education, Construction Law News, Legal News, Real Estate Education, Real Estate Law News Tagged With: 188 Cal.Rptr.3d 471, 237 Cal.App.4th 772, Bus. & Prof. Code § 7031(d), Business and Professions Code section 7031(d)

Duty Of Care Extends To Architects.

September 25, 2014 by Leave a Comment

A homeowners association brought an action for construction defects which made the homes unsafe and uninhabitable. Two of the defendants are architectural firms which allegedly designed the homes in a negligent manner but did not make the final decisions regarding how the homes would be built. When the case reached the California Supreme Court on […]

Filed Under: California Supreme Court Law News, Construction Law Education, Construction Law News, Legal News, Real Estate Education

All About Mechanics Liens

July 11, 2014 by Leave a Comment

In this video, Construction Law Attorney, Mark Mellor, talks about the Mechanics Liens.

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Design Professionals’ Duty Of Care Extends To Future Residential Purchasers.

July 8, 2014 by Leave a Comment

Duty Of Care

A homeowners association brought an action for construction defects which made the homes unsafe and uninhabitable. Two of the defendants are architectural firms which allegedly designed the homes in a negligent manner but did not make the final decisions regarding how the homes would be built. When the case reached the California Supreme Court on […]

Filed Under: California Supreme Court Law News, Construction Law Education, Construction Law News, Contract Law News, Legal News

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When and How to Sue After a Car Crash

December 30, 2020 By admin

Getting in a car crash can be detrimental to your physical and mental well-being. To compensate for stress, injuries, and damage to your vehicle, you should ensure that you get the compensation you deserve. An experienced personal injury lawyer can help you with that. Reasons … Read More...

When a Tenant Can Sue a Landlord

December 30, 2020 By admin

Rental agreements must be upheld by both the landlord and the tenant. If the landlord or rental company violates the agreement, it may be grounds for legal action by the tenant. In most cases, a tenant will sue their landlord after moving out, but a tenant can also sue while they … Read More...

Does Foreclosure Affect Your Credit?

December 18, 2020 By Mark Mellor

Even if you have carefully planned your budget, income, and expenses down to the last cent, things don’t always go the way you expect them to. Life might get in the way and ruin your plans—and a bad investment, medical emergency, natural disaster, or other catastrophe can … Read More...

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