Restoration Expert Briefing #12: Are My Work Authorizations Enforceable? On-Demand

Join Ed Cross, The Restoration Lawyer and his guest Steve Knight.

Problem: Most property damage restoration contractors are unintentionally putting their businesses at risk by relying on “Work Authorization” forms instead of legally enforceable contracts. These authorizations often fail to include essential elements like scope, price, and payment terms, leaving contractors vulnerable to non-payment. In a time when insurance companies underpay, delay, and deny claims, the first step to financial security is creating an enforceable right to collect your money. Without it, you’re taking unnecessary risks.

Solution: Enter simple agreements that create enforceable rights to payment and will be respected by insurance adjusters.

Don’t let outdated or incomplete documents jeopardize your livelihood. Ed Cross has been empowering restoration contractors since 1997. Licensed to practice law in six states, with a practice exclusively dedicated to restorers, he is the go-to expert on creating contracts that protect your rights. He is Restoration Advocate for the Restoration Industry Association and recipient of the Martin L. King Lifetime Achievement Award. Every month, his contracts are used on thousands of restoration projects across the country.

Ed will  explain the differences between “Work Authorizations” and Contracts, the typical reasons why Work Authorizations fail, and give you simple strategies to secure your right to payment and accelerate collections.

Don’t miss this chance to identify and eliminate important blind spots and make your work life easier!