Natural Disaster Law
Counsel in the Wake of Disaster
Weinberg, Wheeler, Hudgins, Gunn & Dial, LLC (“WWHGD”) has extensive experience handling claims. Whether arising from a natural disaster-related flood, fire, hurricane or an other Act of God, WWHGD uses its valuable expertise in torts construction, 
design, land use and insurance coverage to counsel landowners, design professionals, builders and other businesses regarding the various disputes that develop after a catastrophic event. WWHGD investigates the claims and counsels its clients about how to minimize exposure both before and after the commencement of litigation.
In response to the 2009 Georgia Floods, WWHGD created a Task Force that includes attorneys from a wide-range of practice areas, including Environmental & Toxic Tort, Construction, Commercial Litigation, Insurance Coverage and Real Estate. Drawing on the Firm's experience in this unique area, and combining forces with this diverse array of specialties, the Task Force is poised to quickly respond in the wake of this devastating weather event.
Representative Natural Disaster Law Cases
- Representing more than twenty mining companies in flood-related litigation that is believed to be the largest mass tort litigation in West Virginia history. Personal injury and property damages alleged against all defendants in excess of $100 million.
- Defending several large landowners over the last decade in litigation following various floods.
- Defending a large insurance company against a claim for over $50 million arising out of damages to managed care facilities in Texas which suffered flood damages as a result of Tropical Storm Allison.
- Representing a roof manufacturer in its multi-million dollar claim of defective construction against roofing contractor employed to repair a shopping center roof damaged by Hurricanes Frances and Jeanne.
- Representing a general contractor in its suit against a government entity after the general contractor was terminated following the impact of Hurricane Katrina.
- Defending numerous builders, engineers and contractors in arbitration and litigation for trespass, nuisance and related claims following major rain events.
- Representing construction companies and design firms in litigation for property damage and bodily claim injuries caused by landslides and mudslides in South Dakota, Washington, Montana, Tennessee and Costa Rica.