Damages are the key to a breach of contract dispute in San Diego or anywhere in California. Damages are the financial consequence of the failure to perform on a contract, in the context of a breach of contract case. In essence, damages are additional costs the victim of a breach of contract must expend to achieve the “benefit of the bargain” contained in the original contract.
When the other party failed to perform, did you have to go out and find another vendor? Was that vendor more expensive? What was the difference in cost between the original contractor, and the ultimate solution? How much money did it cost you to go and find the replacement vendor?
Mitigating the Damages in a Breach of Contract
Arguments about the loss of potential business are actually a much more complex legal issue. In order to establish financial damages based upon lost business or opportunity cost there must be clearly identifiable and documented costs associated with the breach. This is a difficult legal standard to reach. However, the attorneys at the Watkins Firm have more than four decades of experience in breach of contract cases, and we can tell you from experience – breach of contract cases and business litigation are all about the damages. Damages are the key to a breach of contract dispute.
We work to clearly identify and document every financial implication to maximize recoverable damages. We counsel our clients on their obligation to mitigate the damages, and the steps required to do so. We help them to establish a clear goal for the resolution of the dispute, and help to achieve that objective in the fastest and most cost-effective manner possible.
Strong Legal Representation and a Mastery of the Damages are the Key to a Breach of Contract
The Watkins Firm works to construct a strong, well-documented chronology and thorough documentation of the damages. Our strong legal representation and a mastery of the damages are the key to a breach of contract dispute here in San Diego or anywhere in California.
What are damages in your breach of contract case? The failure to mitigate the damages in a breach of contract will limit or outright prevent you from being able to pursue the legal damages (financial recovery) you are entitled to by law.
f you are concerned about a breach of contract we invite you to review our podcast Episode 5 – Breach of Contract as well as the strong recommendations of our clients and contact the Watkins Firm or call 858-535-1511 for a complimentary consultation today.
