Why hire our Las Vegas construction litigation attorneys?
By their very nature, construction insurance claims often involve large amounts of money, but we can handle it. At Leverty & Associates Law Ltd., we have more than 100 years of combined experience practicing law and successfully taking on insurance companies. Our experienced insurance lawyers are unafraid to take on big construction insurers that provide coverage for large and small commercial and residential building projects.
Our experienced construction litigation lawyers will dedicate their time, knowledge, and expertise to ensure you get a favorable outcome.
In the case of unreasonable claim denial, claim delay, and low-ball settlement offers, our construction litigation lawyers will stand up for your rights. We will make your case our priority and make sure that we achieve an outcome that will satisfy you. Call us today to schedule a free consultation with our Las Vegas construction insurance lawyer at (702) 507-0201.
The various types of construction insurance claims our Las Vegas construction lawyers handle
In the construction world, ongoing or finished projects and buildings cannot be tied to just one person or company. Therefore, a construction insurance claim can come from one or multiple clients. These clients include property owners, construction companies, general contractors, subcontractors, tradespeople, architects, engineers, and others involved in commercial and residential construction. Leverty & Associates Law has construction attorneys who handle cases related to the following types of insurance policies:
- General liability: Protects against injury and property damage claims
- Professional liability: Covers liability for design and engineering mistakes
- Builder’s risk: Safeguards against damage to buildings that are under construction
- Commercial truck/car: Insures dump trucks, cement trucks, passenger trucks, and other construction and business vehicles
- Business interruption: Covers financial losses for temporary business closures caused by property damage
- Delay-in-startup: Protects developers against financial risk from not completing projects on time due to an insured damage event
- Contractor’s pollution liability: Protects against the risk of pollution damage at job sites
- Marine insurance & inland marine insurance: Cover construction equipment and materials transported over waterways and land, respectively.
We have an in-depth understanding of how insurers operate and we are here to get you a fair claim if wronged
Las Vegas construction litigation lawyer FAQS
Please feel free to call us when you have questions on areas that might not be clear to you. To get started, here are the answers to questions that our clients often ask:
What is construction insurance bad faith?
Construction insurance bad faith is when construction insurance companies use intentional tactics to avoid paying valid claims.
Why do insurers deny construction insurance claims?
In some cases, insurance companies acting in bad faith deny claims to save money. The fewer claims they have to pay out, the better for their bottom line. Sometimes, claims are denied because of human error by insurance company representatives; claimants may also make mistakes in their filings.
What damages are available in a bad-faith lawsuit?
Damages available in a bad-faith lawsuit can include payment of your original claim. You may also be able to get damages for your time and the emotional distress that the denial, underpayment, or delay of coverage has cost you. If it can be shown that the insurer acted with oppression, fraud, or malice, you may be able to claim punitive damages as well.
How our Las Vegas construction insurance lawyer can help you
A myriad of things can go wrong on a busy construction site. Your construction insurance is meant to protect you and reduce your risk of financial disaster in case of injuries, property damage, delays, design and engineering errors, or other mishaps. When your company has faithfully paid the premiums for your general liability, builder’s risk, commercial vehicle, or other type of construction insurance, having to fight with an insurer to get the coverage you are owed is extremely troubling.
At Leverty & Associates Law, an experienced construction insurance attorney from our firm will go to battle for you. We will examine your policy, your claim, and the response you have received from your insurance company and will work to resolve your dispute to your benefit.
Why you should get help from our Las Vegas construction attorneys at Leverty & Associates Law
At Leverty & Associates Law, our many decades of experience and knowledge have helped us work well with our clients. When you choose our competent Las Vegas construction attorneys, you can be confident in our reliable and supportive legal representation. Don’t hesitate to contact us in Las Vegas at (702) 507-0201 for a free initial consultation, a valuable opportunity to discuss your case.
Attorney Patrick Leverty
With his master’s in insurance law, Patrick routinely helps individuals and businesses who are having issues with their insurance company. He also has extensive experience with personal injury actions, complex tort actions, product liability matters, and class actions. Patrick Leverty is rated AV by Martindale Hubbell (the highest rating) and has been granted membership in the Million Dollar Advocate Forum, and Multi-Million Dollar Advocate Forum. Patrick Leverty has been certified as a Personal Injury Specialist by the State Bar of Nevada. [ Attorney Bio ]
