While a successful construction defect claim can lead to significant compensation, it’s challenging for many clients to endure the years it takes to fight in court.
In the past, a letter from your attorney might have been enough to resolve these issues. Today, however, you often have to file a lawsuit to prompt action from insurers or builders.
While your home is deeply important to you, for insurers, it’s just another business transaction. They know that many people don’t have the time or resources to retain law firms for a lengthy fight, so they often think they can get away with it.
As a result, homeowners might delay taking legal action or try to mitigate the damages themselves. However, instead of paying a law firm a smaller amount upfront, they may end up paying much more to rebuild their home or make necessary repairs later on.
Worst of all, by the time you decide to pursue legal action, many of these builders may have reincorporated under a different name or gone out of business entirely, making it difficult or even impossible to hold them accountable.