Contractors, the self-employed, and sole traders all run the risk of damaging client property or inflicting injury to a third party. That’s why it is very important for fencers to protect themselves with Public Liability Insurance in case there is a claim against them.
You might need to call on your Public Liability Insurance policy if:
- You perform an error in the workplace
- Your actions cause damage to someone’s property
- Your actions cause injury to a third party
For example, you might be fencing a tight space and knock a hole in a neighbour’s window. In this case you’d be liable to pay for the replacement of the window and any associated costs including the call out of a window repair specialist. On the other hand, if you accidently knocked someone out with this piece of wood, you could be held liable for the costs associated with their medical bills. These can include doctors’ fees, rehabilitation, counselling, or specialist fees. As you might predict, the costs of the latter can rise quite high, dependent on the extent of the injury and if there is loss of income and legal fees to pay.
Should fencers get Public Liability Insurance?
The clear answer is yes. As fencers are usually self-employed contractors and responsible for their own actions and their own business, any financial claim against them will fall back to the fencer. In addition to this, it may also be mandatory for fencers to get Public Liability Insurance before stepping onto certain work sites due to the contract set by the site manager or builder.
Protect your fencing business
The best way to find out how much your premium might be for Public Liability Insurance is to get a fast and easy quote from Contractor Cover. Get online now to obtain a quote for insurance. Call us on 1300 GET COVER today, email at info@contractorcover.com.au. All information provided above is of a general nature, if you need specific advice we recommend speaking to a broker.
