Who is Liable When Construction Equipment is Defective?
September 24, 2019
Construction defects occur whenever finished or partially finished construction fails to perform adequately as required by contracts or accepted standards. These defects can be the structurally deficient concrete, the bridge whose cables flex and snap, the adhesives that refuse to bond, the paint that keeps peeling, the roof that won’t stop leaking, and several other scenarios which can pose a threat to your life. Obvious vs. Latent Defects Construction defects can either be obvious or latent. Defects such as coating failures and undersized beams are typically apparent during construction when liability is clear, and the cost of correction