Property Damage & Destruction Lawyers in West Virginia
When someone else's carelessness damages or destroys your home, business, land or belongings, they may owe you for what you lost, including losses your own insurance won't cover. King & Perone handles property damage and destruction claims across North-Central West Virginia, from our office in Weston.
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Fire Damage
A neighbor's burn pile gets out of control. A landlord ignores bad wiring. A contractor or electrician makes a mistake. A space heater, battery or appliance is defective. When someone else causes a fire, they can be held responsible.
Fires that spread from a neighbor's home, trash fire or burn pile
Rental property fires from faulty wiring, heating or missing smoke detectors
Contractor and electrician mistakes
Defective products, including space heaters, appliances, batteries, e-bikes and propane equipment
Gas line and well site explosions
Water, Flood & Storm Damage
Water damage caused by another person's negligence can ruin floors, walls, belongings and the structure of a home.
Burst or leaking pipes from a neighboring unit or a landlord's neglect
Flooding caused by improper grading, blocked drainage or construction runoff
Trees and limbs that fall because a neighbor ignored a known hazard
Storm damage made worse by poor repairs or construction
Negligent Contractors & Neighbors
Faulty construction, roofing, foundation or excavation work
Damage from heavy equipment, blasting or nearby development
Neighbors who damage your land, fences, trees or buildings
Vehicles, Vandalism & Intentional Damage
Cars and trucks that crash into homes, businesses or fences
Vandalism and intentional destruction of property
Damage to vehicles, equipment and personal property
Toxic & Chemical Contamination
Spills, leaks and contamination from industrial sites, pipelines, well sites or neighboring properties can damage land, water wells and homes, and can affect your health. These complex cases require early investigation and expert help.
Denied or Underpaid Insurance Claims
Your own insurance company may delay, underpay or deny a valid claim. West Virginia law requires insurers to handle claims fairly and promptly (W. Va. Code § 33-11-4(9)). We can review your policy and the denial, push back on lowball offers, and pursue the people and companies responsible for your loss.
Results
Over $100,000 recovered for clients in our first year, including fire damage claims.
Past results do not guarantee or predict a similar outcome in any future matter.
What to Do After Your Property Is Damaged
Make sure everyone is safe and get medical care if needed.
Get a copy of any fire, police or incident report.
Photograph and video everything before cleanup, if it is safe.
Don't let anyone throw away the product, wiring or materials that may have caused the damage. It is key evidence.
Keep receipts for repairs, hotels, meals and replacement items.
Call us before you sign a release or accept a final offer.
Deadline
Most property damage claims in West Virginia must be filed within two years (W. Va. Code § 55-2-12). Don't wait. Evidence disappears quickly after a loss.
Serving
Weston · Clarksburg · Buckhannon · Morgantown · Fairmont · All areas we serve
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(304) 269-9455 · 702 N. Main Ave., Weston, WV 26452 · Office hours 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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*No attorney fee unless we recover money for you. You may be responsible for costs and expenses of the case, as explained in your written fee agreement. This page is general information, not legal advice.