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Construction Defects reduce the value of your property. You may save
and skimp for years before you have enough money for a down payment
for your dream home or the business that is key to your financial
success only to lose it all through a defect in building
construction. A financial injury of this type is a very real
personal injury and there are laws in all states that may entitle
the victim of a construction defect to restitution.
If this has happened to you, you may be entitled to damages or
monetary compensation under the law. Generally considered for such
compensation are:
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Cost of repairs or
restoration of the property.
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Diminution in Value,
which is the difference in market value before and after the
injury.
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Loss of use of the
property during the period of injury and repair.
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Court and litigation
costs.
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Personal Injury Laws in
your state may consider damages for the emotional distress
involved.
Construction defects may be immediately obvious or they may not even
be noticed until irreparable damage is done to your property.
Apparent damage may have more than one cause. Your attorney may need
to consult with specialists or hire expert witnesses for evaluation
of the construction problem, acceptable repairs, and reasonable cost
estimates.
Once you are made aware of a construction defect, you will need to
contact your own insurance company for possible claim coverage. It
is important to also contact an attorney skilled in this type of
construction defect law. If you should need to file a lawsuit, most
states have a statute of limitations time that begins with the date
of discovery. It is also in your best interest to seek counsel
before signing any insurance settlement claims. Legal advice can
save you time, trouble and money and can ensure that you are treated
fairly.
Common construction defects arise from:
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Inadequate grading or
improper soil preparation or compaction
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Faulty drainage or
improper landscaping
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Cracks in foundations,
floors, walls and roofs
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Water seepage or improper
heating and ventilation (causing dry rot, termites, molds and bacteria)
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Defective plumbing or
electrical systems
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Defective lighting
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Inadequate security
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Substandard building
materials
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Failure to meet the
building codes for the area
Most local construction codes provide for structural security under
harsher than expected natural conditions. California, for example
has stringent building codes to prevent structural collapse in
tremors and earthquakes, while Florida and Louisiana's building
codes adapt for damages that may be done by a high water table.
If you have been the victim of construction defects, you may be
entitled to compensation. It is important to consult with an
attorney as soon as possible in order to preserve your rights in
this matter. It is advisable, when a construction defect is
discovered, to provide for testing of the facility or building. It
may well be that the discovered defect is an indication of the
quality of the overall workmanship.
The construction defect may be due to the fault of any person or
firm involved in the construction of the building / property. An
architect's plans or design may have been faulty, the construction
contractor may have misread the plans or may have contributed in any
number of ways through shoddy work or substandard materials, or the
building inspectors may not have been thorough. The injury to your
property may have been due to inexperience, dishonesty, or greed.
There are laws to protect the rights of a victim who bought property
in good faith.
ABC - Associated
Builders and Contractors
Consumer
Law Center
Department of Justice - Inadequate inspection of house construction
Environmental Protection
Agency
FindLaw: Legal Subjects: Property Law: Publications - Journals
Home Mortgages - Where to Shop and What to Look For
National Construction Safety Team Advisory Committee
National Institute of
Standards and Technology
New Duty of
Disclosure for Residential Real Estate Developers and Brokers
The
Role Of The Attorney In Residential Real Estate Transactions -
Answers To The Questions Most Often Asked By The Public
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782-3500
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Brett & Coats, PLLC - Major Injury Claims,
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Charlotte Commercial Law Attorneys
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Illinois Construction Law Attorneys.
Columbia
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Coover & Barr, LLC
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Charleston, SC Injury Lawyers
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James T. Crouse, Aviation Disaster & Personal Injury Lawyer,
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Law Firm of Edward Duke, Personal Injury, Family Law, Criminal
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Wilmington Personal Injury
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Martin Ganderson, Estate Planning, Trusts, Elder Law, Norfolk,
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919-683-2135
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Syracuse,
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Elmira, NY
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Scott C. Gottlieb,
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Wrongful Death, Birth & Brain Injuries, Hunting & Firearms
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Ted
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Howard,
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Harris, Ragan, Patterson & Rodgers, PLLC, Personal Injury,
Malpractice and Employment Lawyers - Charlotte, NC - (704) 392-4111
William F. Horsley, P.A.,
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Jeremy Howe & Partners in Mediation, Attorney at Law, Mediation,
Newport, Rhode Island - (401) 841-5700
Joe Griffith Law Firm
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Charleston, South Carolina - (866) 386 – 6460
The
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PC, Workers Comp, Social Security, Personal
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(919) 846-7766
Kraft & Associates,
Social Security
Disability,
Dog Bites,
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Auto Accidents,
Personal Injury lawyers, Dallas,
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Law
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Cliffs, Bergen County, NJ - (800) 274-6180.
Lennon & Camak, PLLC,
Workers' Compensation, Social Security Disability, Personal Injury,
Wrongful Death, Raleigh, NC - 1-866-FOR-ATTY
Lewis,
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Lewis & Roberts, Personal Injury Including Professional
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& Charlotte NC, Fairfax VA - (919) 981-0191
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Construction Law, Personal Injury
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Workers' Compensation,
Consumer Fraud, Richmond, Petersburg, Charlottesville, VA - (800)
283-2202
Mineo & Mineo, Aviation Disaster & Personal Injury Attorneys,
Raleigh, NC - (919) 861-0500
MesotheliomaHelp.net
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New York Lead Paint Lawyers
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O’Brien, Shafner, Stuart, Kelly & Morris, P.C., Workers
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Paul A. Samakow, P.C.
- Personal Injury Lawyers, Vienna, VA -
(703) 761-4343, Wheaton, MD - (301) 949-1515
Philadelphia
Accident Lawyers -
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Hollywood, FL.
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