Texas Property Contamination Lawyers

Experienced Legal Representation for Property Owners Dealing with Environmental Contamination

James Bell
Property Contamination Practice Team Lead

Property owners in Texas can suffer significant losses due to environmental contamination from fracking and other sources. If you have questions about filing a claim against an oil and gas company or any other polluter, we strongly encourage you to speak with one of our Texas property contamination lawyers about your legal rights. Our lawyers can explain everything you need to know about filing a pollution claim, and we can fight for just compensation at no out-of-pocket cost to you.

Our property contamination practice is led by attorney James Bell. Mr. Bell has extensive experience helping clients taking legal action against large corporations, and he has helped his clients win billions of dollars in compensation. If you have a claim related to air pollution, water pollution, or any other form of environmental contamination, he can help you seek compensation from the company (or companies) that are accountable for your losses.

Types of Property Contamination Cases We Handle

We represent property owners across Texas who are dealing with all types of environmental contaminants and other environmental issues linked to the oil and gas industry. We represent property owners in other types of environmental contamination cases as well. From chemical exposure due to air pollution from gas drilling to hazardous waste spills from commercial facilities, we are committed to making sure the responsible parties are held duly accountable.

How can we help you? We encourage you to contact our law firm for a free consultation if you have questions about filing a claim related to:

Environmental Contamination Due to Fracking

Being in Texas, a significant portion of our property contamination practice involves representing property owners who are dealing with property-related losses and health risks linked to fracking. If you have a claim related to fracking contamination, we can help you navigate the legal process, and we can pursue litigation to seek justice on your behalf if necessary.

Many communities in Texas are dealing with extensive environmental damage due to fracking. Many members of these communities are dealing with serious health issues as well. Fracking releases a variety of harmful substances into the environment, and entire communities can face significant and long-term losses. In many cases, future generations will face losses as well.

Regardless of when the fracking occurred, if you are dealing with damage to your land, health issues linked to groundwater contamination, loss of property value, or any other issue linked to fracking, we invite you to get in touch. We can provide a thorough assessment of your rights under Texas law; and, if you have a claim for compensation related to being adversely affected by fracking contamination, we can fight for the full compensation you and your family deserve.

Other Types of Environmental Contamination Claims

Along with handling fracking cases in Texas, our attorneys are available to handle a variety of other types of environmental contamination claims as well. This includes (but is not limited to) claims such as:

Release of hazardous substances from industrial or commercial facilities
Improper containment, storage, or disposal of hazardous materials
Fuel spills and explosions
Non-fracking related property contamination from the oil and gas industry
Contamination events involving chemical companies and companies in other industries

Again, these are just examples. Once you get in touch, we will be able to provide a thorough assessment of your legal rights and help you decide whether to file a claim. As a property owner in Texas, you cannot rely on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to protect you. To seek the financial compensation you and your family deserve, you need a team of experienced attorneys on your side.

Compensation Available to Property Owners in Texas

Property owners who have contamination-related claims in Texas may be entitled to compensation for a variety of financial and non-financial losses. While it is important to emphasize that every case is unique, generally speaking, the types of damages that may be available include:

Property Repair or Remediation Costs – If your property was damaged or remediation is necessary to eliminate contaminants from your property, you may be entitled to have these costs covered by the company (or companies) that are to blame.
Diminished Value – If your property is worth less as a result of being contaminated (even after repair or remediation), you may be entitled to compensation for the diminished value of your property.
Environmental Liability – In some cases, property owners can be held liable for environmental damage even when the damage wasn’t their fault. If you are facing environmental liability due to contamination from fracking or another source, you should not be held financially responsible.
Loss of Use – If you are unable to use your property (or a portion of your property) due to contamination from fracking or another source, you may also be entitled to compensation for your loss of use.
Loss of Income – If you are unable to generate income from your property as a result of contamination, you may be entitled to compensation for your loss of income as well.
Medical Bills and Related Costs – If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with cancer or any other serious health condition resulting from property contamination, you will want to talk to a lawyer about seeking just compensation for your family’s medical bills and related costs.
Emotional Trauma – Living with the effects of property contamination can cause severe emotional trauma. If you are dealing with emotional trauma due to the negligence or misconduct of a company that contaminated your property, you may be entitled to compensation above and beyond the costs of your care.

In some cases, oil companies and other large corporations that are responsible for property contamination can be held liable for punitive damages as well. If you have a claim for punitive damages, our lawyers are fully prepared to fight for these damages on your behalf.

FAQs: Holding Polluters Accountable for Property Damage, Loss of Value, Damage to Natural Resources, and Other Losses

Do Environmental Laws Protect Property Owners Dealing with Environmental Contamination?

Yes, environmental laws (among other laws) protect property owners who are dealing with the effects of environmental contamination. This includes both property-related effects (i.e., diminished value and loss of use) and health effects (i.e., cancers and other serious health conditions related to industrial pollutants). If you need to know how the law protects you, we strongly encourage you to speak with one of our lawyers in confidence.

When Can Property Owners Sue for Environmental Hazards Affecting Their Property?

Property owners can sue for environmental hazards affecting their property in a wide range of circumstances. For example, air pollution, soil contamination, and groundwater contamination can all provide grounds to pursue legal action. Other forms of contamination from fracking, chemical spills, and other sources can provide grounds to pursue legal action as well. If you are dealing with properly-related losses or any serious health effects linked to an environmental hazard, you may be entitled to compensation, and you should consult with a lawyer promptly.

How Do I Pursue Environmental Litigation Against an Oil and Gas Company or Another Polluter?

Pursuing environmental litigation against oil and gas companies and other polluters requires experienced legal representation. As a result, if you think you may have a claim, your first step is to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation with an experienced attorney.

Importantly, environmental contamination issues will lead to class action lawsuits in some cases. Even if you think you may be eligible to join a class action lawsuit, we strongly recommend speaking with a lawyer first. You may be eligible to file a claim outside of the class action—and, if you are, you may be able to seek significantly more compensation for your contamination-related losses.

Do Personal Injury Lawyers Handle Property Contamination Claims?

Personal injury lawyers may handle some types of property contamination claims—such as those involving cancers and other serious illnesses linked to pollutants or contaminants. However, these claims are unique in several respects, so it is important to choose a lawyer who has specific experience handling these types of cases.

Can I Hire a Law Firm to Help Me Seek Justice for Property Damage or Other Losses from Fracking?

Yes, if you are dealing with property damage or other losses from fracking, you can—and should—hire a law firm to help you seek justice. This costs you nothing out-of-pocket; and, if you have a claim for significant property losses or a serious health issue, you may be entitled to significant financial compensation.

Need to Discuss Your Legal Options? Contact Us for a Free Case Evaluation Today

Would you like to speak with a property contamination lawyer in Texas about your legal rights? If so, we encourage you to contact us promptly for a free case evaluation. To speak with an experienced property contamination lawyer at Oberheiden Law Group in confidence as soon as possible, call us at 866-781-9539 or tell us how we can reach you online today.

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