Plaintiff Work

Investigations & Expert Witness Work

Nelson & McClure, PLLC specializes in the investigation of construction problems, foundation and structural failures and construction accidents. Nelson & McClure will investigate your construction problems or failures, and, if possible, determine the cause and make recommendations as to the repairs. Depending on the project, we will prepare cost estimates and make recommendations regarding the case. Expect a straight forward evaluation of your problem and recommendations. Call Nelson & McClure, PLLC has done plaintiff work all over Washington state.  Call for a consultation or an appointment (360) 915-8589.
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Typical Projects

Nelson & McClure forensic structural engineers specialize in building structures, retaining walls, bulkheads and other miscellaneous structures. We are proficient with both current and historic building codes. Understand your legal processes and call Nelson & McClure, PLLC for more details and information (360) 915-8589.
Nelson & McClure forensic structural engineers works with both current and historic building codes. We have experience in the design and construction of all building types and have worked on claims involving storm damage, fire and explosion claims, construction deficiencies, design deficiencies, and personal injury.
  • We understand the legal processes and will work closely with your attorney. Some typical projects that we have worked on include:
  • Personal Injury – We have worked on cases where involving personal injury to workers or others injured by the collapse of a guard rail, the collapse of a trench, the failure of a traffic guard rail under a truck impact, and a worker injured when a roof truss system collapsed while he was on the roof.
  • Foundation settlement and retaining wall failures – We have worked on claims involving the settlement of foundations, slope failures caused by over excavation at the base of the slope, failures caused by improper drainage at the top of the slope, and retaining wall failures caused by improper design, bad construction, and foundation failures.
  • Structural distress and failures – We have worked on claims involving the over deflection of wood, steel, and concrete beams and floors, the failure or distress or wall systems and finishes, and buildings that have been damaged by the impact of landslides, floods, cars, trucks, and trees.
  • Water intrusion – We have worked on projects where the water intrusion has caused structural damage, mold and mildew damage, and water damage to finishes. The water intrusion causes included poor flashing, leaks through concrete and masonry materials, leaking roofs, over flowing pipes, and rising water.
  • General construction management – We have worked on project where the contractor failed to complete the work, did not deliver the expected quality of finish or material, over charged, and diverted materials or money from one project to another.  

Nelson & McClure, PLLC has experience in all building types and have worked on claims involving storm damage, fire and explosion claims, construction deficiencies, and design deficiencies.

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