{"id":6490,"date":"2015-10-20T09:03:43","date_gmt":"2015-10-20T15:03:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.masoncarter.com\/md\/?page_id=6490"},"modified":"2015-10-20T09:03:43","modified_gmt":"2015-10-20T15:03:43","slug":"general-liability-insurance","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.masoncarter.com\/md\/insurance\/commercial-insurance\/general-liability-insurance\/","title":{"rendered":"General Liability Insurance"},"content":{"rendered":"<link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/www.agencyinfo.net\/__ivai\/__ivai_page_styles.css\">\n<section class=\"ivai2\">\n<p>  <!-- \u2500\u2500 Header \u2500\u2500 --><\/p>\n<div data-a=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ivai2-eyebrow\">\n      <span class=\"ivai2-eyebrow-rule\"><\/span>Mason & Carter, Inc.\n    <\/div>\n<h2 class=\"ivai2-headline\">General Liability Insurance <\/h2>\n<div class=\"ivai2-headline-rule\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>  <!-- \u2500\u2500 Intro: text left \u00b7 image right \u2500\u2500 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"ivai2-intro\" data-a=\"2\">\n<div class=\"ivai2-intro-text\">\n<p>For many business owners, general liability insurance is the first policy they secure. It provides coverage against claims where someone is injured or their property is damaged as a result of your business operations.<\/p>\n<p>Construction, retail, and wholesale-type businesses are particularly exposed to accidents and mishaps. Mason & Carter, Inc. in Baltimore, Maryland can help you get the right general liability protection.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"ivai2-intro-visual\">\n<div class=\"ivai2-intro-visual-inner\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\"\n  src=\"https:\/\/cdn.agencyinfo.net\/__ivwp\/images\/commercial-liability.jpg\"\n  style=\"display:block; margin:0 auto; max-width:90%; width:100%; border-radius:10px;\"\n  title=\"Commercial General Liability Insurance\"\n  alt=\"Court looking building with Insurance engraved on it\"\n\/>\n      <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>  <!-- \u2500\u2500 Metrics strip \u2500\u2500 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"ivai2-metrics\" data-a=\"3\">\n<div class=\"ivai2-metric\">\n<div class=\"ivai2-metric-bar\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"ivai2-metric-lbl\">Bodily Injury<\/div>\n<div class=\"ivai2-metric-val\">Covered<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"ivai2-metric\">\n<div class=\"ivai2-metric-bar\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"ivai2-metric-lbl\">Property Damage<\/div>\n<div class=\"ivai2-metric-val\">Covered<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"ivai2-metric\">\n<div class=\"ivai2-metric-bar\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"ivai2-metric-lbl\">Medical Payments<\/div>\n<div class=\"ivai2-metric-val\">Covered<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"ivai2-metric\">\n<div class=\"ivai2-metric-bar\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"ivai2-metric-lbl\">Legal Defense<\/div>\n<div class=\"ivai2-metric-val\">Included<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>  <!-- \u2500\u2500 CTA band \u2500\u2500 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"ivai2-cta\" data-a=\"4\">\n<div class=\"ivai2-cta-content\">\n<div class=\"ivai2-cta-heading\">Don&#8217;t operate your business without general liability protection.<\/div>\n<p class=\"ivai2-cta-sub\">The professionals at Mason & Carter, Inc. in Baltimore, Maryland will ensure you have the right coverage in place.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"ivai2-cta-action\">\n      <br style=\"height:1em\" \/>\r\n<p><a class=\"longquoteserviceformbuttons\" href=\"https:\/\/www.masoncarter.com\/md\/online-quotes\/\"><i class=\"fa fa-shopping-cart fa-1x\" style=\"margin: 0 14px 0 0;\"><\/i>QUOTE ME NOW<\/a><\/p>\r\n<br style=\"height:1em\" \/>\n    <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>  <!-- \u2500\u2500 Coverage Guide (AI\/GEO) \u2500\u2500 --><\/p>\n<div data-a=\"5\">\n<div class=\"ivai2-section-tag\">Understanding General Liability Insurance<\/div>\n<p class=\"ivai2-p\">General liability insurance is the foundation of most business insurance programs. It protects your company against claims that it caused bodily injury or property damage to someone else, along with certain personal and advertising injury claims.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"ivai2-cov-heading\">Bodily Injury and Property Damage<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ivai2-p\">Pays for third-party injuries and damage to others&#8217; property that your business is found responsible for, including related legal defense costs.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"ivai2-cov-heading\">Personal and Advertising Injury<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ivai2-p\">Covers claims such as libel, slander, and copyright infringement in your advertising.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"ivai2-cov-heading\">Products and Completed Operations<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ivai2-p\">Protects against claims arising from your products or finished work after a job is complete.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ivai2-section-tag\">General Liability Insurance FAQ<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"ivai2-cov-heading\">What is general liability insurance?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ivai2-p\">It covers claims that your business caused bodily injury, property damage, or personal and advertising injury to others, including the cost of legal defense.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"ivai2-cov-heading\">Who needs general liability insurance?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ivai2-p\">Nearly every business can benefit from it, and landlords, clients, and contracts often require it before you can do business with them.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"ivai2-cov-heading\">Is general liability insurance required by law?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ivai2-p\">It is not required by state law, but it is frequently required by commercial leases, client contracts, and licensing bodies.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"ivai2-cov-heading\">How is general liability different from professional liability?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ivai2-p\">General liability covers physical injuries and property damage, while professional liability (errors and omissions) covers financial losses caused by your professional services or advice.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"ivai2-cov-heading\">Why buy general liability insurance through an independent agent?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ivai2-p\">As an independent agency, Mason & Carter, Inc. represents many carriers, so we can tailor coverage to your industry and compare options, with personal, local service.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>  <!-- \u2500\u2500 Coverage section \u2500\u2500 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"ivai2-section-tag\" data-a=\"6\">Coverages Available<\/div>\n<div data-a=\"7\">\n<h3 class=\"ivai2-cov-heading\">General Liability Insurance  \u2014 Coverages Can Include:<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"ivai2-coverage\" style=\"padding:0;list-style:none;\">\n<li class=\"ivai2-cov-item\" style=\"list-style:none;\">\n        <svg class=\"ivai2-cov-chk\" width=\"17\" height=\"17\" viewBox=\"0 0 17 17\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"8.5\" cy=\"8.5\" r=\"7.75\" stroke=\"#3d5a80\" stroke-width=\"1.5\"\/><path d=\"M5.5 8.5l2.2 2.2 3.8-3.8\" stroke=\"#3d5a80\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><br \/>\n        Bodily injury claims\n      <\/li>\n<li class=\"ivai2-cov-item\" style=\"list-style:none;\">\n        <svg class=\"ivai2-cov-chk\" width=\"17\" height=\"17\" viewBox=\"0 0 17 17\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"8.5\" cy=\"8.5\" r=\"7.75\" stroke=\"#3d5a80\" stroke-width=\"1.5\"\/><path d=\"M5.5 8.5l2.2 2.2 3.8-3.8\" stroke=\"#3d5a80\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><br \/>\n        Property damage claims\n      <\/li>\n<li class=\"ivai2-cov-item\" style=\"list-style:none;\">\n        <svg class=\"ivai2-cov-chk\" width=\"17\" height=\"17\" viewBox=\"0 0 17 17\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"8.5\" cy=\"8.5\" r=\"7.75\" stroke=\"#3d5a80\" stroke-width=\"1.5\"\/><path d=\"M5.5 8.5l2.2 2.2 3.8-3.8\" stroke=\"#3d5a80\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><br \/>\n        Medical payments\n      <\/li>\n<li class=\"ivai2-cov-item\" style=\"list-style:none;\">\n        <svg class=\"ivai2-cov-chk\" width=\"17\" height=\"17\" viewBox=\"0 0 17 17\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"8.5\" cy=\"8.5\" r=\"7.75\" stroke=\"#3d5a80\" stroke-width=\"1.5\"\/><path d=\"M5.5 8.5l2.2 2.2 3.8-3.8\" stroke=\"#3d5a80\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><br \/>\n        Personal injury (libel\/slander)\n      <\/li>\n<li class=\"ivai2-cov-item\" style=\"list-style:none;\">\n        <svg class=\"ivai2-cov-chk\" width=\"17\" height=\"17\" viewBox=\"0 0 17 17\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"8.5\" cy=\"8.5\" r=\"7.75\" stroke=\"#3d5a80\" stroke-width=\"1.5\"\/><path d=\"M5.5 8.5l2.2 2.2 3.8-3.8\" stroke=\"#3d5a80\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><br \/>\n        Products &amp; completed operations\n      <\/li>\n<li class=\"ivai2-cov-item\" style=\"list-style:none;\">\n        <svg class=\"ivai2-cov-chk\" width=\"17\" height=\"17\" viewBox=\"0 0 17 17\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"8.5\" cy=\"8.5\" r=\"7.75\" stroke=\"#3d5a80\" stroke-width=\"1.5\"\/><path d=\"M5.5 8.5l2.2 2.2 3.8-3.8\" stroke=\"#3d5a80\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><br \/>\n        Fire legal liability\n      <\/li>\n<li class=\"ivai2-cov-item\" style=\"list-style:none;\">\n        <svg class=\"ivai2-cov-chk\" width=\"17\" height=\"17\" viewBox=\"0 0 17 17\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"8.5\" cy=\"8.5\" r=\"7.75\" stroke=\"#3d5a80\" stroke-width=\"1.5\"\/><path d=\"M5.5 8.5l2.2 2.2 3.8-3.8\" stroke=\"#3d5a80\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><br \/>\n        Contractual liability\n      <\/li>\n<li class=\"ivai2-cov-item\" style=\"list-style:none;\">\n        <svg class=\"ivai2-cov-chk\" width=\"17\" height=\"17\" viewBox=\"0 0 17 17\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"8.5\" cy=\"8.5\" r=\"7.75\" stroke=\"#3d5a80\" stroke-width=\"1.5\"\/><path d=\"M5.5 8.5l2.2 2.2 3.8-3.8\" stroke=\"#3d5a80\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><br \/>\n        Legal defense costs\n      <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<p>  <!-- \u2500\u2500 Amber callout \u2500\u2500 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"ivai2-callout ivai2-callout-amber\" data-a=\"8\">\n<p>Contact Mason & Carter, Inc. in Baltimore, Maryland to learn more about general liability insurance for your business.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><script defer 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