DO NOT SIGN ANY DOCUMENTS OFFERED BY THE CONDEMNING AGENCY UNTIL YOU HAVE TALKED TO A LAWYER. By the time that the Department of Transportation or some other condemning agency has notified you of its intention to take your property that agency has already designed the project for which your property is being taken, obtained an appraisal of your property and determined what they will offer you for your property. In order to properly evaluate any offer you need to know what damages are available to you as a result of the taking of your property and how a jury might value what damages you have suffered. In addition, photographs and surveys may need to be taken for use during settlement negotiations or trial. However, you should not rush into the decision. Make sure that the lawyer you hire has experience and is qualified to handle your case. Most importantly, be sure that you are comfortable with the lawyer
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