Environmental Exposure and Personal Injury Lawsuits

Many construction defects can result in some form of personal harm.

People may be exposed to hazardous environmental conditions, or they may suffer traumatic injury when an improperly constructed area gives way.

Environmental exposure

Some environmental hazards on your property can be traced back to poor decisions made by the builder. Others are due to the current activity of local property developers.

• Chinese drywall brings multiple problems into your home, from structural damage to illness.

Corrosion of copper tubing Foul odor

Toxins such as sulfuric acid Possible nervous system disorder

• Mold can grow inside your walls, and if toxic it will sicken you and your family.  Mold growth is caused by water leakage that should have been prevented.

• Wood-destroying insects do not appear out of nowhere. They have a source.

• Termites have a voracious appetite for wood. It is up to the building to employ physical termite barriers between the ground and the wood, to prevent hidden infestations.

• Wood-boring beetles are known for emerging from wood in newly-constructed homes. This means that the lumber was not kiln-fired before it was delivered to the build site.

• Wood Wasps and Horntails also emerge from lumber, and they can chew through almost any substance.

• Carpenter ants can damage wood when they bore into it to make nests. New building infestation occurs when other development in the area disturbs existing colonies.

• Unsafe construction materials are well-known, and there is no reason that you should have to endure the health hazards that they pose.

Formaldehyde Foam insulation Particle-board Synthetic stucco (EIFS)

Asbestos Insulation Fireproofing materials Fiberglass

• Water supply contamination is a common and dangerous health hazard.

Underground storage tanks Septic tanks

Pesticides Nitrates

Nearly all environmental issues related to residential or commercial construction are due to human error. To get compensation for your illness or financial loss, contact the law firm of Liveoak and Boyles.

Personal injury

Poor construction often results in painful injuries.

Uneven surface Loose railing

Unstable staircase Balcony collapse

There are other dangers in all walks of life.

Automobile accident Tractor trailer accident Motorcycle accident

Slip and fall on wet floor Industrial accident Unpaid insurance claim

To discuss your personal injury claim, click here.

You should be compensated for your suffering and financial loss from environmental and everyday hazards.
Contact Liveoak and Boyles now.