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Old 07-26-2016, 12:08 PM   #14
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We are planning to have our cottage on Rattlesnake Island lifted, leveled and set back down on new piers (set on real footings) later this summer/fall but I am concerned about the liability aspects of having this work done. Does anyone have legal knowledge of personal liability law? How can I best protect myself against a lawsuit if someone should happen to get hurt (or worse) while working on my project? Or suggest who I should speak with about my concern?
In a word (or two), Insurance. Make sure that your contractor has liability insurance and worker's compensation insurance. If they don't have both, walk away regardless of how "good a deal" they may present. Good luck.

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