After your home sustains damage because of a cast iron pipe, there are essential steps you need to take.
These steps include:
Contact a plumber: A plumber can help determine the extent of the damage and if there is actual property loss. They might recommend fixing a small portion of the piping or suggest that you overhaul your entire plumbing system. Either way, a plumber can verify the damage level and make any necessary fixes to prevent further damage.
Contact the insurance company: If you have property loss associated with cast iron pipes, contact your insurance company. They can send someone out to assess the damage and determine how much your claim is worth (according to them).
Contact a cast iron pipe damage lawyer: Working with an attorney throughout this process helps ensure that you know how much your claim is truly worth. Our attorneys can assess the damage and work to make sure the insurance company offers you a fair settlement. If not, we can negotiate with them for a higher amount. If the insurance company still doesn’t offer enough, we can fight for you in court.
Following these steps can increase the likelihood of the insurance company offering you the money you need to fix the damage to your home.