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Doors and Window Defect Problems

Doors and windows could also demonstrate a construction defect with cracks in their frame or even moisture buildup in the glass. Both of these conditions can be symptoms of a bigger problem. Cracks in doors and windows’ frames can be due to soil movement, foundation issues, or poor building material, or construction deficiencies. Moisture that has entered the window glass can be a symptom of a water leak. A water issue can be a very tricky problem to handle. If not caught in time, water damage can be far-reaching. It can develop into dryrot which may not be evident at first. Moisture is a great breeding ground for mold and mildew. Taking care of an issue like mold or mildew can be as easy as using a household cleaner or as serious as needing to hire a professional cleaner.

Sliding Glass Doors

If there are construction defects like soil issues or construction negligence, one potential building issue would be that the sliding glass doors no longer close as they did before. Some soil issues can cause movement in the house causing almost a twist in the house’s foundation. Sliding glass doors, doors, and windows that used to close properly no longer close easily.

Garage Defects

Garages can also be impacted by construction defects. If there is a mechanical defect, the garage door may no longer work. If there is a soil issue that was not taken into consideration when the house was built, it could cause cracks in the garage floor or slab. Soil issues are not an easy fix like repairing the garage door opener. Garages can sometimes be the place to start when trying to investigate a construction defect.

Drainage/Sewage Systems Defects

Drainage/sewage systems can become an issue with poor workmanship or substandard products. If a contractor without the right skill set installs drainage/sewage systems improperly, it can result in some very damaging water issues. Inferior building materials or products can also cause a water issue. When you have water issues it seems like it doesn’t matter what the root of the issue is, instead your priority is figuring out how to fix it as quickly as possible. Making the repairs should be your priority. But later, when you are looking at the bill, you are going to want to know what caused the problem and who is responsible.

Where do you start? How do you determine what the cause is of your construction defect and who’s liable for the costs of repairs? You need to contact an attorney today to help you find the answers to all these questions. If you have any Real Estate Questions click on the link

San Antonio Industrial Accident Attorneys

Have you or a loved one been injured in an industrial accident?

An “industrial accident” refers to an incident where an employee is injured while working at a large industrial facility like DuPont, TXI, Hubble Power Systems, Kraft Foods, Watlow-Columbia Inc., Dana Corp., ABC Laboratories, 3m, Frito-Lay, Pilgrim’s Pride, Sanderson Farms, and many others.

There are many ways employees can get hurt at an industrial facility including electrocution, explosions, burns, crushing, falls, and inhalation of poisonous fumes. Sadly, San Antonio has been the home to several examples of all of these types of industrial accidents. This is due to the fact that there is such a large presence of large scale manufacturing and chemical production in the San Antonio area. Whenever you have such a high concentration of these types of dangerous elements, an industrial accident is likely to happen.

The main thing to consider in an industrial accident, is that unlike an injury sustained while working for a small company, companies that operate plants and factories of this magnitude have their own legal counsel on staff. When a worker is injured or killed in an industrial accident, these attorneys are put in charge of damage control. They can make it very challenging for an accident victim or their family to get fair compensation.

This is precisely where we can help. Our experienced San Antonio industrial accident attorneys understand the law, and will not let these corporate giants walk over you.

As with any other type of work-related injuries in San Antonio, industrial accidents are subject to the rules of the Texas Workers’ Compensation Act.

One of the benefits to hiring our Law Office’s San Antonio industrial accident lawyers following an industrial accident is that we can quickly determine if the employer has workers compensation coverage or not. Once this determination is made, the case can go in diametrically different directions. It is critical in these types of cases to obtain all of the evidence immediately before the industrial employer has an opportunity to “clean up” the site. Witness statements, pictures, measurements, and video should be obtained immediately following the accident. In most cases, we will partner with an industrial accident who will help us inspect the site where the accident took place before the site is tampered with.Practice Areas: Car Accidents – Trucking Accidents – On the Job Injuries – Wrongful Death – Construction Accidents – Boating Accidents – Premises Liability
If you need an Personal Injury Attorney please contact us

How do you go about hiring a tree service company in San Antonio?

I have been a part of many Tree Service companies in several states before starting a Tree Removal Service in San Antonio . It has given me a world of experience in the industry, some good, some bad. I have seen the big guy’s do horrible work and have big accidents, and small tree cutters do professional work day in and day out. So, for me, it has changed my opinion of what makes a good tree service company in San Antonio.
There are some law area’s you need to look at. Licensing with the CSLB is needed in Texas, you can reference the site and look up a # to see if it exists. Some fly by night guys will say they are licensed and give you a Tax license number. (this does not make you licensed) Although most states Contractor Boards do not have a Statute or License for Tree maintenance and in these cases a Business License may be all they need. In these states you will need to proceed with caution.

The next area you want to examine is Liability Insurance, Workers Comp, Commercial Vehicle Insurance and Bonds. All need to be present and asking a question like “have you had any accidents?” may be appropriate. You may want to go as far to contact the Insurance provider and ask if the company has had any claims.

Once these basic area’s are looked at, it is important to look at the specialty that a Tree Service Provider has. Some are good at Tree Trimming , some Tree Removal , some Treatments, some Transplanting, some Guying and so on. If you are looking for a Tree Transplant and the Arborist you are talking to has only done one in the last year then it stands to reason that his skills may be rusty or non existent. Speaking for myself, I specialize in Tree Removal with over 90% of my gross coming from Tree Removal. So if asked if I do removals I could assure you and show many referrals of successful work done in the area. I guess that is my point, every Arborist has an area of specialty. My brother has had a Tree Company for over 15 years and if you ask him, his specialty is trimming palm tree’s. He does it fast, safe and efficient. Do not be fooled that and Arborist is so god to be a specialist in every area.
Have a good feeling about who you hire. Your gut feeling is almost always right. I have cut 10’s of thousands of tree’s, but once in a blue moon me and a customer do not hit it off. In those cases I hope they do not hire me. Hiring a contractor can often be the beginning of a lifelong friendship full of trust. Remember you are asking them to your property and trusting them to respect your property. You want the relationship to start with common good vibes on both sides.

Ask to see a few reference letters. It will give you an idea of who you are working with. Do not trust Yelp or Google reviews. I will say you can trust Angies list reviews (available to members). Yelp and Google are so false half the time that it is written by friends or bad reviews are written in bulk by one person with a vendetta against the company. Accreditations help and are of value. Look for BBB, TCIA and ISA. These are the basics that a Tree Service Company should have.

If the tree service you need seems complicated hire a Certified Arborist . A list of certified guy’s for hire in your area can be found at http://www.isa-arbor.com/faca/findArborist.aspx. It also gives you an are to make a complaint should it come to that. I think in San Antonio there is less than 10 ISA Certified Arborist’s for hire, so if the company you land on does not have a certified guy it is not the end of the world.
Last but not least ask if there is any going deductions or specials. Often there is discounts and promotions going that you may not know about saving you 10% or more.

I wish you luck and as always we are here to help.