West Virginia Environmental Contamination Attorney
Trusted & Experienced Legal Representation
West Virginia contains a wide array of profitable oil and gas operations, providing residents with employment opportunities, generating local businesses with income and leading to an economic boom of the state. However, negligent work and disposal practices of these oil corporations not only cause severe damage to the land and water but also produce illness and injury to people who live or work in the area. If you or a loved one suffered significant injuries or incurred property damage due to the careless practices of an oil and gas company, it’s imperative you seek legal counsel from a West Virginia environmental contamination attorney.
Types of Property Contamination
Despite strict governmental regulations and internal procedures for cleaning up waste in order to preserve the environment, the actions of these oil and gas companies still manage to overlook these safety procedures. Due to the danger these jobs, these corporations are willing to hire inexperienced and undertrained individuals willing to risk their lives in order to gain a large profit.
Types of property contamination includes the following:
- Water pollution
- Brownfields
- Mold infestation
- Hazardous air vapor
- Oil or gas spills
Carcinogens, chemicals used in oil drilling, can cause significant harm once it contaminates the air the residents breathe and the water they drink. As a result of property contamination, the land which families have resided in for generations is now hazardous and futile.
Do You Have Lawsuit Grounds For Property Contamination?
The attorneys at the Fitzsimmons Law Firm PLLC is committed to helping you and your family recover financial compensation for any losses you have suffered in regards to reduced property value, costs of cleanup, medical expenses, as well as pain and suffering caused by property contamination from oil and gas companies. They have recovered millions of dollars in compensation for their clients in 15 years. Don’t let these corporations ruin your life and your land and seek restitution today.
For more information, do not hesitate to contact their firm today.