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Construction Defects
Construction defect accidents occur when a person is injured or killed as a result of a defect in a building or other structure.
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Poor design
Faulty workmanship
Use of substandard materials
Failure to follow building codes
Aging structures
Failure to properly maintain and/or repair a building
Causes of Construction Defect Accidents
Construction Defects
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Examples of construction defect accidents include:
Roof collapses
Floor collapses
Balcony collapses
Stairway collapses
Faulty electrical wiring
Leaking gas lines
Defective appliances
Exposed nails or screws
Trip hazards
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If you have been injured in a construction defect accident, you may have a legal claim against the builder, contractor, architect, engineer, or other party responsible for the defect, if:
The defendant owed you a duty of care.
The defendant breached that duty of care by failing to construct, maintain, or repair the building or structure in a safe and workmanlike manner.
The breach of duty caused your injury.
You suffered damages as a result of your injury.
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Construction defects lawsuits can be complex and challenging, but they can be successful. If you believe that you have been the victim of a construction defects accident, please contact our office right away!
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