Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Pennsylvania

What I have to do that my aparments collapsed due to new construction next door.

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My apartment building was collapsed just fifteen minutes after I take my family go shopping. This disaster happened due to digging too deep of new house construction next door. I am still in shock but glad that my family is not hurt.

I do not have rental insurance. What do I have to do now? Do I need to hire a lawyer?

Thanks/Hung


Asked on 4/10/07, 5:07 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Scott Diamond DIAMONDLAWYER

Re: What I have to do that my aparments collapsed due to new construction next door.

what do you want ot do? Your lease most likely terminates on the destruction of the unit. Are all of your valuables destroyed? Do you have a list or itemization of replacement? Do you know who caused the collapse? HAve they contacted you?

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Answered on 4/10/07, 5:12 pm
Glenn Brown Real World Law, P.C.

Re: What I have to do that my aparments collapsed due to new construction next door.

Well I am glad no one was hurt.

Yes you can be assisted by a lawyer. You may have a claim for your lost posessions against the people that caused the damage.

If you would like assistance at a reasonable fee please contact my office.

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Answered on 4/10/07, 10:28 pm
Daniel Cevallos Cevallos & Wong, LLP

Re: What I have to do that my aparments collapsed due to new construction next door.

You should definitely talk to a lawyer about this. Feel free to call our offices at 267.639.3105

Daniel Cevallos

Law Offices of Daniel L. Cevallos, PC

1420 Locust Street, Suite 24Q

Philadelphia, PA

19102

[email protected]

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Answered on 4/11/07, 9:33 am


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