Government & Municipal Liability For Damages
Is your business being harmed by the state or municipality?
If you are a developer, concessionaire or investor, it is possible that the state or municipality may cause damage to your business, for example when:
- Administration blocks construction you without reason
- The Authority late to issue a permit and therefore owe liquidated damages under a contract
- State authority confiscates property or modifies the terms of a concession
- Infrastructure project is changing suddenly and burdens you with losses
Your business doesn't have to pay the price for itthat the state or municipality has acted slowly and in violation of the law. In such cases, you can seek compensation from them.
How can I help
- Investigating your case and assessing the size of your claim
- Determining how we will prove the claim
- Filing lawsuits under the Law on Liability of the State and Municipalities for Damages
- In public procurement and concessions: protection for breach of deadlines, criteria or discriminatory conditions
Why work with me
- I speak the language of business - clearly and concretely, without complicated legal concepts
- I work quickly and efficiently, especially when time is critical
- I give a realistic assessment - I don't promise the impossible and describe the likely risks
Consultation
Don't delay if your business is affected
Through timely response and assistance from an attorney, you can limit your damages and recover your losses.
Book a consultationwhere we will look into your case.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a DPL?
This is a law that allows you to seek compensation when the state or municipality has caused your company harm through illegal actions or acts. It is entirely applicable in a business context.
My company lost a concession because of procedural violations. Can I claim compensation?
Yes, upon a showing of illegality and actual harm. I can help you assess whether there is a case for compensation.
How long do I have to file a claim against the state?
The time limit under the Tort Claims Act is 5 years from knowledge of the damage. On the other hand, it is important to start as early as possible so that evidence is not lost.
What documents are needed to make a claim?
Documents that prove: the harmful act or omission of the administration, the harm, and the link between the two.
Specific documents may be waivers, revocations, contracts, expertise, accounting data, etc.
Against whom is the case brought - the employee or the institution?
The action is against the state or municipality, not the employee personally.