How to Help Prevent Future Sewer Backups While many sewer backups are caused by aging or poorly maintained municipal sewer systems, there are several steps homeowners can take to help reduce their risk. Review Your Homeowner’s Insurance Coverage Many homeowners are surprised to learn that standard homeowner’s insurance policies often do not cover sewer backup […]
The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is the state agency responsible for protecting Oklahoma’s air, land, and water resources. Its mission is to safeguard public health by preventing pollution, restoring environmental quality, and promoting a clean and sustainable environment for all Oklahomans. While most residential sewer backups […]
The Effects of Sewage Pollution on Human Health When raw sewage enters your home or surrounding environment, it is more than just an unpleasant mess—it can pose serious health risks. Sewage contains harmful bacteria, viruses, parasites, chemicals, and other contaminants that can affect both people and the environment. How Are People Exposed to Sewage? There […]
Oklahoma City Homeowners Left Waiting After Construction Site Floods Neighborhood Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – What began as a flash flood quickly turned into a devastating nightmare for homeowners on North Florida Avenue. Instead of simply dealing with stormwater, families found themselves facing extensive property damage, costly repairs, and months of uncertainty. According to city officials, […]
Client Testimonial | Marcia D. Hamilton
Never in my life did I ever think I would need an attorney for anything, but circumstances that were beyond my control changed that for me, so then I knew that I really did need someone. An acquaintance recommended Jim Buxton, and I am so thankful that I moved forward and contacted him. I was […]
(Continued) Chapter 5 The Governmental Tort Claims Act Section 162 – Constitutional or Statutory Rights, Privileges or Immunities – Violation by Employee – Defending – Indemnification – Right of Recovery – Punitive or Exemplary Damages A. The state or any political subdivision, subject to procedural requirements imposed by this section, other applicable statute, […]
Chapter 5 The Governmental Tort Claims Act Section 151 – Short Title This act shall be known and may be cited as “The Governmental Tort Claims Act”. Section 152 – Definitions As used in The Governmental Tort Claims Act: 1. “Action” means a proceeding in a court of competent jurisdiction by which one party brings […]
If your house has been flooded with sewage you may be wondering, how did this even happen? What actually causes a sewer backup anyway? If this has happened to you, you are not alone. Fortunately, there is a path to reclaiming your home and your peace of mind. It is called the Oklahoma Governmental Tort […]
Client Testimonial | Jackie & Robert Smith
After being denied reimbursement by OMAG (City of Drumright’s insurer) for two separate incidents of sewer backup in our rental property, which were caused by the city’s negligence, we just couldn’t believe it! After the second backup we began trying to find an attorney to take our case. We were turned down each time and […]
The Rutledge Family would like to thank you for the fantastic work your law firm did in defending us against the City of Oklahoma City. On February 1, 2012 raw sewage entered our home causing extensive damage. Contacting the City of Oklahoma City to get help in reimbursing us for the damages done to our […]
