The Destructive Power of a Landslide on Your Property
Landslides and soil subsidence can cause expensive and devastating damage to your property. These defect claims are complex and require a seasoned attorney with knowledge of the law, experience in litigation and possession of a network of respected industry experts.
I am attorney Robert A. Von Esch IV and I provide that level of representation for my clients seeking damages for a defect that caused catastrophic damages to their property.
With a landslide, the possibility of immediate destruction of your property and injury exists. No one is accepting responsibility for your damages. Insurance companies refuse to pay. Contact me at my Orange County firm at 714-919-4366 or toll free at 866-605-0023.
Landslides Have Destructive and Costly Consequences
Most insurance policies exclude damages caused by landslides and soil subsidence. The impact on your property and possible loss of your home is only the start. Without insurance coverage, you could be facing astronomical expenses for repairs, alternate living expenses, and ongoing mortgage payments. This is why it is critical to contact an experienced attorney immediately.
Time is of the Essence
If the claim is to be brought against a public utility of governmental entity your statute of limitations is much shorter than bringing a claim against a private contractor or developer. You must submit a claim within as little as 6 months from the date of the damage or occurrence, depending on the type of damage or injuyr. If you fail to submit a claim within this time frame, you risk waiving important legal theories.
In any landslide or soil subsidence case, the evidence pertaining to the cause of the incident often disappears quickly. Thus, if you hesitate to contact an attorney, you risk being unable to successfully bring a claim against the responsible party. Equipment that measures soil movement and presence of water should be installed immediately, in order to gather critical data. I have a network of talented engineering professionals that will act quickly to capture and preserve important evidence.
Identifying the Cause and Holding the Responsible Party Accountable
At my law firm, I bring a thorough knowledge of the law related to damages caused by landslides. However, the complexity of these claims requires me to employ a network of high-level scientific experts, including hydrologists and geological and civil engineers. They identify the cause of the damage and help me build a fact-based claim against a developer or governmental entity that fell below the standard of care. From there, I pursue damages through mediation or arbitration. If those efforts fail, I will not hesitate to take your landslide damage claim to trial.
Contact Me
For more information or to schedule an appointment with an experienced lawyer regarding a damage claim involving a landslide, please contact me.
