Practice Area

Property Damage Lawyer
At Vikram Panwar & Associates, our attorneys are here to assist victims of injury to real or personal estate through another’s negligence, willful destruction, or by some act of nature. In lawsuits for damages caused by negligence or a willful act, property damage is distinguished from personal injury. Property damage may include harm to an automobile, a fence, a tree, a home, or the other possession. the quantity of recovery for property damage could also be established by evidence of replacement value, cost of repairs, loss of use until repaired or replaced, or, within the case of heirlooms or very personal items (e.g.wedding pictures) by subjective testimony on sentimental value.

As a landowner , there are a spread of issues to tackle within the event that your property is broken by natural forces or human error. Often times, you want to act quickly to make sure that your insurance firm provides fair and just compensation to hide repair costs. The attorneys at Vikram Panwar & Associates understand that insurance companies often plan to delay or deny a property damage claim for the sake of creating a profit. That’s why it’s important to possess an experienced property damage rights legal team on your side to form sure you’re treated fairly and acquire the utmost compensation you were promised.

What Are the various sorts of Property Damage Claims?
Insurance policies for home or business owners usually cover a good range of claims. However, it’s not uncommon that owners don’t know what damages are covered by their policy. An experienced attorney will assist you understand exactly what your policy covers then work tirelessly to defend your right to receive fair reimbursement.

Some of the more common causes of property damage include:

Earthquakes
Hurricanes/storms
Landslides
Fire/smoke
Mold/bacteria
Construction defects
Pipe bursts/water leak
Foundation cracks
Subsidence
Failure to examine or repair faulty machinery or structures
Homes and businesses are vulnerable to countless damages which will quickly decrease the worth of the property. While property insurance is meant to guard owners from disasters and negligence, a talented lawyer could also be necessary to guard property owners from being taken advantage of by his or her insurance firm .

Bad Faith Insurance or DTPA (Deceptive Trade Practices Act)
Unfortunately, simply because an insurance firm claims to possess your best interests in mind, far too often, insurers will use deceptive tactics to form it difficult for property owners to urge full reimbursement. Insurance companies want to guard their bottom line; however, refusing to honor a binding contract like an policy isn’t only considered bad faith but also a civil injury. you’ll be entitled to receive statutory damages if you’re ready to assert a breach of insurance contract claim or “bad faith claim” against the insurance firm .

If you or someone you recognize has sustained property damage or has been the victim of a nasty faith denial of an claim , the attorneys at Vikram Panwar & Associates could also be ready to help. Contact us to debate your potential case by filling out the shape on this page or by calling us to rearrange for a free initial consultation.