Understanding Sewer Collection Systems: Who’s Responsible for What? Sewer backups are more than just an inconvenience—they can cause extensive damage to homes and create serious health hazards. Unfortunately, when these incidents occur, many homeowners are left wondering who is responsible for fixing the problem. Cities and municipalities often deny liability, shifting the burden onto homeowners, […]
Adding to his long list of achievements and accomplishments, The American Board of Trial Advocates, a national association of experienced trial lawyers and judges, recently named Jim Buxton the rank of Associate. The American Board of Trial Advocates is an invitation-only organization. Members must have at least five years of active experience as trial lawyers, […]
Sewage back-ups are not an uncommon experience in Oklahoma. And the City knows this. They also know there’s a select few of us – Sewer Lawyers, as we’re called – that reject the unacceptable excuses the government gives for refusing to compensate our clients. When such a problem strikes, knowing what to do next can […]
When you come to us for help after your home has been flooded with sewage, the last thing you need is a lawyer telling you they are gonna charge you a whole bunch of money up front. Some people may have the money to get right back up on their feet after an accident like […]
With the Oklahoma Sewer Lawyers, you are not alone. The “ Governmental Tort Claims Act” was created by the Oklahoma government in order to “(1) to promote prompt investigations, (2) to provide early opportunity for correction of dangerous conditions, (3) to promote speedy and amicable settlements of claims and (4) to permit the governmental entity […]
Client Testimonial | Terry Henderson
March 6, 2019 was a nightmare to me. After two years of calling the City of Durant, OK to try and get remedy for sewer draining from a manhole across the back side of my property, the City decided to pressure out the lines without searching for the problem. The pressure blew so much sewage […]
“The sewer is backing up into my house…” “Grab the towels and a bucket!” “Call the water department, maybe they can help!” “This smell is awful!” Expletives fly, panic sinks in, and moving into a hotel seems like the only way to escape the nightmare. If this has happened to you, you are not alone. […]
“The sewer is backing up into my house…” “Grab the towels and a bucket!” “Call the water department, maybe they can help!” “This smell is awful!” Expletives fly, panic sinks in, and moving into a hotel seems like the only way to escape the nightmare. If this has happened to you, you are not alone. […]
I was referred to Jim by a dear friend of mine, and it was the best decision I ever made to call him.
One thing that I appreciated was the fact that he [Jim] told me the truth about what it was going to take.
