Dealing with Insurance Claim Denials
Insurance companies sometimes refuse to pay claims submitted by its policyholders. When an insurance company does so, this is called “denying” the claim. A claim may be denied, for example, because the company has determined that the loss is not a type that is “covered” by the terms of the insurance policy or that the person who suffered the loss is not an “insured” for purposes of the policy or that a policyholder engaged in some type of misconduct which...
Tips for Filing Your Fire Insurance Claim
Insurance carriers are expecting to receive hundreds of thousands of fire claims in the upcoming months due to the recent southern California wildfires. Given the high number of cases that each insurer within the state will have to investigate, the earlier that you file the better. If your home was damaged by the fires and if you have not yet filed a claim with your insurance carrier, there are some simple tips that may make the difference between being compensated completely for your losses or...
The Law Offices of Patrick E. Catalano announces name change to Catalano & Catalano
The Law Offices of Patrick E. Catalano, one of the leading plaintiffs’ Real Property & Construction Law Firms in California, announced today that effective immediately, the firm will be known as Catalano & Catalano. The name change also involved a firm logo re-brand and the launching of a new web site which can be viewed at www.legalcat.com. Patrick E. Catalano, the firm’s...
Work Begins To Stabilize Landslide
It is being speculated by some of these experts that the hillside can in fact be fixed permanently and the houses rebuilt, but that the cost of the rebuilding will likely have to be borne by the homeowners themselves. Patrick E. Catalano and Jannik P. Catalano are referenced in the article.
Slide Victims Planning Legal Action Against City
Homeowners are complaining that they were never warned about the scope of the Soledad Mountain Road landslide, while city officials claim that warnings were sent out. Some homeowners claim they received a letter regarding water maintenance, but that there was no mention of a potential landslide. Patrick E. Catalano is quoted in the article.
More Mount Soledad Homes Appear To Be At Risk
The landslide that occurred on Soledad Mountain Road in La Jolla, California caused the destruction of seven homes and the evacuation of over one hundred others. The alleged cause of the landslide is leaking city of San Diego water pipes that weakened the hillside, eventually leading to a slope failure. Some consultants are worried that the same slope could slip again, destroying additional...
Gov. Declares State of Emergency In Wake Of Slide
Thus far, the estimated damage of the slide stands at $48 million. The declaration of a state of emergency clears the way for various governmental agencies to participate in remedying the situation on Soledad Mountain Road.
La Jolla’s Mount Soledad – Landslide Litigation
The Law Offices of Patrick E. Catalano has extensive experience in landslide cases and has filed a lawsuit against the City of San Diego representing multiple homeowners affected by the Mount Soledad landslide in La Jolla, California. The firm has 25 years of experience in handling landslide cases and has represented thousands of clients in Malibu, San Clemente and Oceanside CA. If your home has...