Legal Solutions Law Firm is experienced at construction litigation and represents owners, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and design professionals in disputes arising out of public and private projects throughout Florida. The firm represents both commercial and residential construction disputes. We perform expert witnsess work, consulutaion and legal advice regarding construction defects and construction delays.
We represent clients in all types of construction lawsuits, including claims for breach of contract, breach of express or implied warranties, negligence, negligent misrepresentation, deceptive trade practices, and fraud. We also represent clients to overcome Construction Delays in doing so we strive to create a compromise to finish the construction project, to address any construction defects or delays to the project, and to decrease legal costs for all parties involved.
If you have a construction dispute that you would like to discuss call us at 321-458-5140 today.
Construction Delay Lawsuits
Our firm understands that delays in construction projects can have a detrimental effect on the overall profitability of a project. We also understand that delays can cause additional costs for owners, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and design professionals to address the delays we evaluate the critical path method (CPM) involved in the construction of the building or home itself to determine the cause of the delay, the effect of the delay, and the costs of the delay. CPM is used as a legal standard to establish a base-line for on-time performance and to document delays to determine fault and any potential monetary damages.
Construction contracts may contain “no damages for delay” clauses, such provisions are generally unenforceable when the delay was caused by fraud, bad faith or active interference. Furthermore, under state law, the “willful concealment of foreseeable circumstances that impact timely performance” may also limit the applicability of a “no damages for delay” clause.
Architect, Design Professional and Engineer, Malpractice
Architects, design professionals and engineers, are required to use due care in performing work for clients. If you suffered damages because of their professional negligence you may have a right to recovery.
Legal Solutions Law Firm is capable to handle all types of architect and engineering malpractice cases, including lawsuits involving allegations of:
- Failure to comply with building codes, permitting or zoning laws
- Underestimating costs and expenses
- Overbilling for services or trades
- Failure to comply with building plans or change orders approved by the owner
- Failure to address construction issues in a timely manner
- Financial damages caused by unreasonable delays
- Defective building design
- Catastrophic Failures of buildings or homes
- Misrepresentation or omission of an important fact
Architect and engineering malpractice claims generally require expert testimony regarding the applicable standard of care and how that standard was breached. In a professional malpractice suit, the credibility of the expert witness is a key component to winning a case. As the founder is actually a Certified General Contractor with years of experience regarding building construction our firm is well versed in what these professional standards are, if they were not adhered to, and what damage that breach of professional standards caused to the building or home.
Additional Types of Construction Lawsuits
Our construction lawyers also handle cases involving:
- Water damage, fire, hurricane, mold and mildew claims
- Construction defect
- OSHA Complaint Defense
- Construction delays and interference
- Breach of construction contract
- Breach of construction warranty
- Structural deficiencies, such as cracked or unstable foundations
- Construction lien exaggerations claims
- Insurance coverage disputes, including denied coverage or underpaid claims
- Defective roofing and claims
- Payment and performance bond claims
- Environmental issues
- Differing site condition claims
- Florida Building Code violations
- Contractor/Subcontractor disputes
Florida’s Statutes of Limitations: Construction Cases
If you’re weighing legal action against a contractor, subcontractor, construction company or property owner in Fort Lauderdale or Hollywood, don’t make the mistake of thinking you have forever to file a construction lawsuit. According to Florida Statute 95.11, the following deadlines apply to construction-related lawsuits, and are for “actions other than for recovery of real property:”
Moving day, whether it involves moving into a brand-new home or an older home that has been renovated, renewed or refreshed, is the culmination of a long planning process that involves many details and lots of decisions. Even a more limited construction project, such as an addition or a renovation, requires careful attention and focus. While the hopeful result of all of the planning and careful decision making is a perfectly executed construction project, problems often occur. Defective construction is one such problem, and one that can lead to litigation. When defective construction claims are alleged, Florida law limits the time within which a lawsuit must be brought.
