Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in Virginia

Virginia Department of Forestry caused my property damage

My Grandfather had over 1,600 in property damage caused by a backburn,(not the wild fire itself)and the VA Dep. of Forestry is refusing to pay. They started a backburn at my grandfathers property and then left it unattended.I have been told they should pay for the damage,is that true? If so where do I begin? Thanks for all your help and any information would be greatly appreaciated.


Asked on 3/28/02, 11:01 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Sheldon G. Bardach Law Offices of Sheldon G. Bardach

Re: Virginia Department of Forestry caused my property damage

Contact the Department of Forestry and inform them of your claim. If the State of Virginia requires the filing of a claim against the state, before you can file a lawsuit, such as is required in California, you'd better do that. The deadlines are often short so look into it immediately.Or, immediately seek the advice of a Virginia attorney.

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Answered on 3/28/02, 1:24 pm


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