Contaminación de la propiedad

Casos de contaminación de propiedades

When a drilling company or other corporation contaminates your land, water, or air, the damage can affect your property's value and your family's health for years to come.

Our attorneys know how to investigate the source of contamination, hold negligent companies accountable, and pursue the cleanup costs and compensation you're owed.

Ayudar a los propietarios a reclamar una indemnización

Attorney John Daspit has an extensive background in the field of toxic torts, and in fact he has defense experience in this field. In one important case, he represented an oil and gas company facing allegations of contamination on the part of landowners in an area where the company historically had engaged in exploration and production operations.

This experience of having practiced on the other side of the courtroom gives Attorney Daspit unique insight into the strategies the opposition will use to discredit your claims.

Contaminación de propiedades causada por operaciones de perforación de pozos de petróleo y gas

Oil and gas drilling can bring enormous economic benefits to an area, such as in the form of new employment opportunities, profits for local businesses that serve the drilling company and its workers, and the revenues generated by leases.

These activities, unfortunately, also carry the risk that toxic chemicals will contaminate the land, as in the case of the controversial fracking procedure, or the more sudden damage caused by oil field explosions. Drilling for oil and natural gas can effectively blight the property.

From contaminated water and brownfields, to hazardous vapors in the air, to infertile soil and even the unsightliness of tire tracks, trenches, slush pits and mud pits, and derelict equipment rusting away in the field, drilling operations can ruin the environment where they take place.

Property contamination can also pose a serious threat to those who live and work in the area. For example, many of the chemicals used in oil drilling are known carcinogens, and may cause harm to those who breathe the contaminated air or drink the contaminated water.

The drilling company can be expected to have its own internal procedures for cleaning up waste and preserving the environment, and ideally, these should be enough to repair the damage.

Unfortunately, many companies are lax or even outright negligent in following these policies, in addition to violating governmental regulations concerning environmental protections. As a result, you may find that the land that which might have been in your family for generations is now useless and even dangerous to live on.

To make matters worse, the property values have likely plummeted, and you may now be stuck with land for which you cannot even find a buyer.

¿Tiene motivos para demandar por contaminación de la propiedad?

With our help, you may be able to recover financial compensation in the form of monetary damages for any actual losses you have suffered in terms of reduced property value, costs of cleanup and other expenses.

You could additionally stand to receive payment for any medical treatment necessary to treat injuries from chemical exposure, , including catastrophic injuries, as well as for anticipated future treatment.

We may also be able to recover an award of punitive damages if it can be demonstrated that the contamination was a result of gross negligence or misconduct.

Además, una victoria en su caso podría significar que el juez ordenara a la empresa perforadora tomar medidas para devolver el terreno a un estado aceptable y mitigar los efectos futuros de la contaminación.

FAQS Regarding Property Contamination

What counts as property contamination in Texas?

Property contamination occurs when hazardous substances, such as chemicals from oil and gas drilling, fracking fluids, or industrial waste, damage land, water, or air quality on your property.

This can include contaminated groundwater, brownfields, infertile soil, and hazardous vapors, often caused by drilling companies or other corporations operating nearby.

Who can be held liable for contaminating my property?

Liability typically falls on the oil and gas drilling company or other corporation responsible for the contamination, along with any contractors who caused the release, similar to how a property owner can be held responsible under premises liability for hazards they knew about and failed to fix.

Companies that fail to follow their own environmental procedures or violate governmental regulations can be held accountable for the resulting damage.

What compensation can I recover for property contamination?

You may recover monetary damages for reduced property value, cleanup costs, and other related expenses. If contamination caused chemical exposure injuries, you can also pursue compensation for medical treatment, both past and anticipated future care. Where the contamination resulted from gross negligence or misconduct, punitive damages may also be available.

Can I force a company to clean up contaminated land?

Yes, in many cases. A successful claim can result in a court order requiring the drilling company to restore the land to an acceptable condition and take steps to mitigate the future effects of the contamination, in addition to any monetary compensation you recover.

How long do I have to file a property contamination claim in Texas?

Generally two years from the date the contamination was discovered or reasonably should have been discovered, since contamination often isn't immediately obvious.

Because evidence of the original source can be cleaned up or become harder to trace over time, it's important to have an attorney investigate as early as possible.

Speak With a Property Contamination Lawyer Today

If your land or water has been contaminated by oil and gas drilling or another company's negligence, don't wait to protect your property and your family's health.

Let our attorneys investigate the source and fight for the cleanup and compensation you deserve.

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