"When I was injured due to inadequate security at a retail center in Columbus, I felt completely lost. This firm quickly stepped in, investigated the facts, and held the property owner accountable for their negligence. They treated my case with dignity and professionalism, securing a settlement that covered my medical bills and lost wages. I highly recommend them for any crime-related injury on someone else's property."
Injury Due to Cracked Foundations: Personal Injury Attorneys Protecting the Rights of Individuals throughout The State of Ohio
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Ohio Injury Due to Cracked Foundations: Personal Injury Lawyers
Experienced Premise Liability Injury Attorney providing Personal Injury representation involving Injury Due to Cracked Foundations leading to Structural Instability throughout the State of Ohio.
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Ohio Cracked Foundation Lawyers: Premises Liability for Structural Instability
Cracked foundations are often more than just a repair issue; they are a sign of serious structural instability that can compromise an entire building. When a property owner or landlord ignores foundation issues, the resulting shifts, settling, collapsing floors, or wall failures can cause sudden and catastrophic injuries to guests, tenants, or customers.
Injuries from structural instability—such as severe falls, crush injuries, or entrapment—are typically the direct result of negligence. If you or a loved one suffered a serious injury because of a cracked foundation or other structural defect in Ohio, you have the right to seek justice. Our experienced Personal Injury Attorney team is well versed in complex structural negligence claims, fighting to secure maximum compensation under Ohio Premises Liability law.
Owner Liability for Foundation Defects Under Ohio Law
Property owners in Ohio owe a fundamental duty of care to maintain a safe environment for those legally on the property. This duty extends directly to maintaining the structural integrity of the building, which includes the foundation. We prove the owner breached this duty by demonstrating notice of the hazard and a failure to act:
R.C. § 3781.06: Duty to Maintain Safe Buildings
The Ohio Revised Code § 3781.06 mandates that buildings must be free from danger or hazard to life, safety, health, or welfare, and specifically free from the danger of settlement, movement, disintegration, or collapse. A property owner who ignores a cracked foundation that leads to instability is in clear violation of this core statutory duty.
Landlord Duty to Repair (R.C. § 5321.04)
For rental properties, R.C. § 5321.04 requires landlords to keep the premises in a fit and habitable condition and to make all necessary repairs. Visible signs of foundation damage—such as severe cracks, sticking doors, shifting floors, or basement leaks—constitute conditions the landlord has a statutory duty to repair. Failure to do so establishes negligence per se.
- Owner Notice: We establish that the owner had actual notice (e.g., received inspection reports or tenant complaints) or constructive notice (the cracks were visible and existed long enough for a reasonable owner to discover them) of the cracked foundation defect.
Proving Causation: Structural Defects to Personal Injury
Connecting a cracked foundation to a personal injury requires specialized expertise. The defense will argue the injury was a misstep, not a defect. Our firm works with forensic experts to prove the owner's negligence was the direct cause of your harm:
- Forensic Engineering: We engage structural engineers to analyze the cracked foundation and the resulting damage (e.g., uneven floors, collapsing stairs, shifting walls). This analysis confirms the defect caused the injury-inducing hazard.
- Maintenance Records and Inspections: We subpoena all maintenance records, prior engineering reports, and internal communications to prove the owner was aware of the structural instability and failed to act.
- Building Code Violations: Foundation failures often involve underlying violations related to drainage, soil compaction, or construction practices. We use these violations as evidence of a breach of the standard of care.
Damages and Ohio's Statute of Limitations (R.C. 2305.10)
Injuries caused by structural instability and cracked foundations are often severe, resulting in high medical costs and long-term impairment. We fight for comprehensive financial recovery:
- Emergency Medical Bills, Surgery, and Rehabilitation
- Compensation for Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI), Severe Fractures, and Spinal Trauma
- Lost Wages, Future Loss of Earning Capacity, and Permanent Disability
- Pain and Suffering, Emotional Distress, and Wrongful Death Damages (if applicable)
The statute of limitations for a Personal Injury lawsuit in Ohio (R.C. § 2305.10) is typically two years from the date of the injury. Due to the high-stakes nature of structural defect cases, immediate legal action is essential to preserve evidence and secure expert testimony.
Contact Our Ohio Personal Injury Attorneys Today
If you or a loved one were injured due to cracked foundations or structural instability on negligent property, contact us for an aggressive legal review of your case.
Call TOLL FREE: (800) 848-5297 today to schedule your Free Consultation.
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Office:
5000 Arlington Centre Blvd.
Columbus, OH 43220
Call: TOLL FREE: (800) 848-5297
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