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Construction Defect

Construction Defect Lawyers

Adkins Law Firm, in Houston, Texas represents clients in the litigation, arbitration, and mediation of construction related matters. Construction defects can arise from negligence, incompetence, lack of supervision, fraud and other problems. Constructing a home or commercial building is a large investment and when you, as an owner of commercial or residential property, hire others to perform construction, renovation, landscape or other work for your property, you deserve quality work and materials performed and delivered. Our construction litigation lawyers help clients bring construction defect lawsuits against the companies responsible for your financial and physical injuries.

When defects occur, we can provide aggressive representation of your claim. With the ability to handle all phases of construction litigation including defect claims arising from professional liability, new residential development, commercial development, and condominium, and town home construction and structural remodel. Our firm is uniquely qualified to participate in the smallest of construction disputes to large and complex cases. We understand how construction designers, contractors, and surety companies operate and will do our best to assist you in the recovery of the maximum amount of damages possible to compensate for the harms and losses suffered.  Recovery in a construction case is not just determined by liability, but also the amount of damages, and the ability to actually recover. We also understand the impact a surety can have on a project if an owner declares that a contractor is in default and the problems that can arise when a performance bond has not been provided or if there is no insurance coverage.

We are committed to securing our clients' interests and achieving the maximum economic recovery to remedy the defects as quickly as we can given the facts of the case. An effective legal strategy in a construction defect case often hinges on highly technical skills applied to the facts, all of which may or may not be known.  The attorneys at Adkins Law Firm offer a detailed approach to full comprehension of the contract terms and documents so that an effective legal strategy can be developed to evaluate whether the designer, builder, contractor or subcontractor is liable for the defective work. To the extent new facts are uncovered, it is important that our clients have the ability to meet in person to discuss trial strategy and review key documents as they are discovered.  Similarly, it is necessary that our clients be ready and able to consult with engineers and cost accountants to determine the cause and then calculate the extent of damages associated with the construction defect. With the full participation of our clients, our lawyers can effectively resolve construction disputes though negotiation and other alternative dispute resolution techniques.

Our Construction Defects Practice

We handle claims involving common and complex construction defects, such as:

  • Defective structure design
  • Defective blueprints or plans
  • Roof collapses
  • Underground piping or structural plumbing
  • Storm water detention centers/basins and flooding
  • Inadequate drainage causing subsidence
  • Foundation failure and other foundation issues
  • Defective Exterior Insulation and Finishing Systems (EIFS)
  • Defective engineering drawings
  • Defective fire suppression systems
  • Defective building materials, such as defective concrete
  • Nonconforming construction materials

At Adkins Law Firm, we help clients bring construction defect lawsuits against the companies responsible for your financial and physical injuries. Contact us to discuss your potential case with one of our Texas construction defect and structural design attorneys at Adkins Law Firm by filling out the form to the right or by calling our office at 713-574-5558 or toll free at (855)801-8770 to set up free initial consultation to discuss your potential construction defect case.

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