Litigation of construction defects generally involves claims of personal injury, unfair business practices, and negligence.

Personal Injury

Some construction defects can makes a structure unsafe for its occupants resulting in preventable accidents that cause serious personal injury to occupants. A defective design can lead to unsafe conditions that result in dangerous slip and fall injuries. Defective materials can result in exposure to harmful toxins or substances. Poor workmanship can result in water intrusion leading to mold outbreaks and serious health implications for occupants.

Unfair Business Practices

Unfair business practices in construction include the refusal or failure of a construction company to acknowledge and investigate problems in construction, or to disclose known issues with a design, materials, or workmanship employed in construction.

Negligence

Negligence in construction involves the failure of a construction company to recognize and address problems in construction design, materials, workmanship, or other areas that a reasonable and prudent operator should have been aware of.

Contact a Construction Defect Lawyer

If you have suffered a serious loss as a result of a personal injury, unfair business practices, or negligence related to a construction defect, you should consult with an experienced construction defect lawyer to learn more about your options. You may be entitled to claim compensation from those responsible for your loss.