Seth A. HarrisNY Construction Defect
If you sustain an injury as a result of a NY construction defect, you deserve reimbursement. Builders and manufacturers who improperly design, construct, or fail to inspect equipment and materials are acting negligently. A NY construction defect can affect virtually any aspect of a building or home and cause serious injury or even death. Additionally, a defect can also reduce the value of a structure. Contact Burns and Harris and speak to an experienced attorney today. Following are injuries caused by NY construction defects:
- Maiming or death: Faulty or defective heavy machinery and equipment can maim or kill. Additionally, defective explosives are extremely hazardous. In a home or building, defective support beams or flawed implementation can cause a structure to become unstable and collapse, leading to serious injury or death.
- Trip and fall: Although sometimes minor, trip and fall accidents can be fatal. Defective stairways, scaffolding, ramps, or ladders can lead to gravity-related accidents.
- Traumatic brain injury: Unsecure walls, beams, and doorways can cause injury to the head and brain. Defective safety gear and helmets can cause workers to sustain TBI. This injury can have life-long complications and a construction attorney in NY should be retained immediately.
- Spinal injuries: Defective cranes and construction vehicles can cause trauma to the spine resulting in catastrophic injury. Additionally, defective or faulty landings and walkways can also cause spinal injuries.
Causes of construction defects in NY
Responsibility for construction defects can fall on several individuals. Builders, manufacturers, architects, and contractors may be responsible in part or in whole for a defective structure. Contact a skilled construction attorney in NY immediately if you believe your injury was caused by a defect. Below is a list of common causes of construction defects:
- Poor workmanship
- Water seepage
- Poor design
- Inferior materials
- Improper soil analysis and preparation
- Improper civil and structural engineering
- Negligent construction
Construction defects can affect the following aspects of a structure:
- Windows
- Mold
- Retaining walls
- Attics
- Moisture through floors
- Shower enclosures
- Roofs
- Sliding glass doors
- Structural issues
- Soil settlement
- Concrete
- Balconies and decks
- Drainage
- Drywall
- Fit and finish
To receive sound legal advice, seek the assistance of an experienced NY construction law firm. We handle litigation for scaffolding, crane and ladder accidents as well as many other construction related accidents.
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For more information or to schedule a free evaluation of your case with one of our attorneys, call 1 888 PAIN-LAW. We handle personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis.
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