Northern California Structural Defect Lawyers
Structural Defect
The owners of buildings of all kinds rely on construction companies and contractors to design and construct homes, office buildings, commercial buildings and all other types of buildings with safety and quality of materials in mind. Sadly, construction companies, contractors, building supply companies and other builders do not always honor their commitments to their buyers and building occupants and erect buildings with cheap materials and/or shoddy workmanship. This puts buyers at elevated risk for physical and financial injury because of their negligence and greed. If you or someone you care for has been hurt by a structural defect in a building or you have had to pay out exorbitant sums to correct structural defects, the Bay Area structural defect lawyers at Balamuth Harrington, LLP, may be able to help you make a recovery for damages sustained by the negligent parties.
Experienced, Aggressive Northern California Structural Defect Lawyers
In the past, construction companies and contractors faced litigation. They were held responsible for cutting corners and putting people at risk. While these lawsuits have drastically reduced the number of structural defect court cases and inspired builders to take their responsibilities more seriously, some builders and contractors still cut corners to make extra money on a project. Examples of structural defects include:
- Soil subsidence
- Water leaks
- Faulty plumbing
- Failure to observe building codes
- Stucco and drywall cracks
- Poor quality of materials like the problems some people are having with Chinese drywall
- Faulty electrical work
- Doors and windows of inferior quality
- Shoddy construction of homes and other buildings
- Cracks in the foundation
- And many other structural defects
All of these structural defects put owners and the occupants of a building at unnecessary risk for physical and financial injury and in most cases, violate the terms of the building contract.
Northern California Structural Defect Law Firm
Structural defect litigation is a challenging field of law and structural defect lawyers must have a thorough understanding of the laws that apply. This also includes building codes and standards, various construction materials, statutes of repose, insurance coverage, homeowners association laws, warranties and a great many other facets of the law and building construction. If you have suffered physical and/or financial injury due to a structural defect, contact the San Francisco structural defect attorneys at Balamuth Harrington, LLP, to schedule a consultation.