Construction Legal Made Easy · 2026-08-03 · 10 min
Insurance is not a magic erase button. Karalynn breaks down what general liability and workers' comp actually cover, how negligence claims trigger defense coverage, why carriers pay to manage risk instead of proving you right, and how additional insured status and strong subcontracts keep other people's mistakes off your balance sheet. Learn more about The Cromeens Law Firm here ! Grab Karalynn's new book Trust Your Gut here . Follow Karalynn Cromeens on Facebook here . Follow Karalynn Cromeens on Instagram here . Follow Karalynn Cromeens on LinkedIn here . Watch the show on YouTube here . Key Takeaways 1. Every construction company needs at least general liability coverage and usually workers' comp, even where it is not technically required, because site injuries can trigger fines and major exposure. 2. GL policies do not fix bad work, they cover the property damage that bad work causes, such as a sewer backup that ruins finishes after a test ball is left in a line. 3. Plaintiff lawyers routinely add negligence claims so your GL carrier must defend you, but the insurer then controls settlement decisions and often pays quickly, even when you can prove you are right. 4.
