Construction

South Carolina construction claim lawyers

The Construction Law Practice Group at Young Clement Rivers, LLP is an effective team of experienced trial lawyers who have a deep and comprehensive understanding of the issues challenging clients involved in construction related disputes. The team has the skill and resources to address all issues associated with the construction industry in South Carolina, with a commitment to seeking early and cost efficient resolution of construction claims.

The group handles a broad range of construction related claims including:

  • Defective design and/or construction
  • Surety law (public, private, and Miller Act bonds)
  • Breach of contract
  • Mechanics liens
  • Construction liens
  • Litigation involving:
    • Condominiums
    • Resort communities
    • Parking garages
    • Hotels
    • Office buildings
    • Single family dwellings

The firm represents individuals and businesses, including:

  • Insurance companies
  • Banks
  • Contractors
  • Subcontractors
  • Architects
  • Engineers
  • Third party administrators (TPAs)
  • Property owners associations
  • Property managers

While the group’s attorneys are seasoned trial lawyers, they are also business people who understand that the best resolution to a dispute is often found outside of the courtroom. Many cases are resolved outside the state or federal court systems through alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods of mediation and arbitration. Attorneys in the group are formally trained as mediators.

Construction related insurance counsel

The group has particular experience advising construction clients on insurance coverage issues. Coverage under most standard commercial general liability (CGL) policies issued to general contractors and subcontractors is triggered by an accident that occurs during the policy period and after the work of the insured is completed.. Most policies exclude coverage for your work. For example, the work of a subcontractor is not covered under the typical CGL policy unless that work causes some consequential damage to the subject building.

In a typical faulty construction case, it is difficult to establish when an accident occurred to determine whether damage caused by an insured is covered by a CGL policy. That is because damage caused by faulty construction is typically progressive (i.e., there is no single injury-causing event; instead, the damage occurs continuously after the faulty construction is in place). Under South Carolina law, where damage is progressive, coverage is triggered under all CGL policies in place from the time the damage began and continuously thereafter.

In addition, most plaintiffs in faulty construction cases pursue their claims under such theories as breach of contract, breach of various warranties, and negligent construction. It is vital to be aware of the three-year statute of limitations for these claims under South Carolina law.

Practice group attorneys

Representative clients

The Construction Law Practice Group's clients include many nationally recognized general liability insurance carriers, TPAs, and others.

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Contact Young Clement Rivers, LLP

To talk to one of Young Clement Rivers, LLP’s seasoned South Carolina advocates, call (843) 720-5492 or contact the firm online.