Legal Question in Business Law in New Hampshire

Liability and workmans comp insurance

I am starting a new company in which I will be ''hiring'' independant contractors to do the work. My questions is: Do I have to require these contractors to carry liability and workmans comp insurance? I realize it is something they should have for there own benefit but does it have any potential legal consequence to me if they do not? I'll give an example: If the contractor is going to an appointment and gets into a car accident and seriously hurts or even kills someone, could I be sued?

Thanks!!!


Asked on 1/21/04, 11:52 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Joseph Murray Joseph M. Murray, Esq.

Re: Liability and workmans comp insurance

The answer to each of your qustions is, yes.

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Answered on 1/21/04, 12:36 pm
Roy Weddleton Granite Law

Re: Liability and workmans comp insurance

Hiring so called "independent contractors' is a very difficult matter. Worker's Comp is for companies not individuals. You should not be starting a business without having an attorney and accountant that knows your business. By the way, you can be sued under the facts you presented.

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Answered on 1/21/04, 2:09 pm


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