General Liability vs Workers Comp: What’s the Difference?
General liability covers third-party claims. Workers comp covers employee injuries. Here’s the difference, cost comparison, and why most businesses need both.
General liability covers third-party claims. Workers comp covers employee injuries. Here’s the difference, cost comparison, and why most businesses need both.
Yes. General liability costs $1,200-$2,000/year for plumbers and is required by most commercial clients. See 2026 rates, coverage, and requirements.
General liability costs $400 to $2,500 per year for most US small businesses. See 2026 rates by industry, coverage limits, and how to lower your premium.
Roofers pay $5-$15 per $100 payroll for Texas workers comp. See 2026 rates, real cost examples, lawsuit risks, and how to lower your premium.
Only 3 employee types are exempt from Texas workers comp. See the full exemption list, owner exclusion rules, and who is NOT exempt under Texas law.
Texas workers comp costs $400 to $4,500 per year for most small businesses. See 2026 rates, real examples, and how to lower your premium.
Texas is the only state where workers comp is optional. But a plumber with 1 helper still faces unlimited lawsuit risk. Here’s what the law says and what coverage actually costs.