Cast Iron Pipes Lawsuit Lawyer DC, MD, and VA
If you live in one of the 75+ million homes in the United States that you suspect has sewage leaking from its iron pipes or one that you think is on the brink of this starting to happen, it may be time to discuss your situation with a cast iron pipes lawsuit lawyer in DC, MD, and/or VA.
Iron Pipes & Homes
A large number of homes that were built before 1975 were built with cast iron pipes for water and sewage. An unfortunate reality is that these pipes do not usually last as long as the homes do. Many people who live in these homes wind up with sewage and/or water leaks. Because the majority of a house’s pipes are hidden (behind walls and under floors, and in the ground, etc.) many leaks can go undetected for months or even years. These leaks can cause many problems including serious health problems and property damage.
If you live in a home that has iron pipes and you know or suspect that they are leaking, the sooner you contact a cast iron pipes lawsuit lawyer in Washington, D.C., M.D. or V.A., the sooner they may be able to start protecting your rights and getting you the compensation you are entitled to.
Iron Pipes and Insurance Companies
Even though pipe damage is a reality that many home and building owners have to deal with, insurance companies are notorious for trying to pay out as little money as they can on legitimate claims, even when the policy holder is entitled to and needs all of the money they can possibly get. They often provide low settlement offers to policyholders with pipe damage claims, or even worse, deny the claims altogether.
While different situations will change this, it is common for policyholders with legal representation to get as much as three times more from insurers than policyholders who file claims without representation.
To find out if your particular situation warrants the help of a DC, MD, and VA cast iron pipes lawsuit lawyer, discussing this with a lawyer that is licensed to help people in these jurisdictions may answer questions you have about what you should do next.
Damages for Damage
If your home has cast iron pipes that have leaked and caused damage and potential health problems, you may be able to seek an award for the damages with the help of a cast iron pipes lawsuit lawyer in DC, MD and/or VA.
Iron pipes can corrode and start to leak both externally and internally. Internal leaking that is caused by sewage building up hydrogen sulfide gas which can cause cast iron corrosion when it is oxidized and is the more common cause of corrosion and rust. External leaking tends to be caused by acidity in soil that occurs in moisture-rich environments. Both kinds of leaks can cause conditions that lead to serious health problems and property damage that a lawyer may be able to help you seek compensation for.
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