Understanding Sewer Collection Systems: Who’s Responsible for What? And How Does It Work? 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, […]
What Happens If the City Denies Your Sewer Backup Claim? Receiving a denial letter from a city after filing a sewer backup claim can be frustrating. After documenting the damage, completing a Notice of Tort Claim, and waiting through the claims process, many homeowners assume that a denial means their case is over. In many […]
Signs Your Sewer Line May Be About to Fail and How to Protect Yourself: One of the best ways to protect your home from a sewer backup is recognizing the warning signs before a major problem occurs. While some sewer backups happen without warning, many homes experience early symptoms that indicate a blockage, damaged sewer […]
Del City, Oklahoma: For Brandy Reich and her mother, Twila, what seemed like an ordinary plumbing problem soon turned into a years-long battle for answers. Their home began experiencing slow-running drains, toilets that repeatedly refused to flush, and sewer backups coming from the clean-out in their backyard. As the plumbing problems continued to worsen, they […]
Tulsa, Oklahoma: Pastors Frazier and Iris Gonzalez have dedicated their lives to serving their congregation at Iglesia De Amor Ministerios in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Their church is more than a building; it is a place of worship, fellowship, and community for many families throughout Tulsa. On October 29, 2023, their beautiful church was suddenly flooded with […]
Moore, Oklahoma: Alfredo and Astrid Correa were putting their children to bed on the evening of April 23, 2024, when an ordinary night suddenly turned into a nightmare. Astrid had just stepped out of the shower when she noticed water covering part of the master bedroom floor. Moments later, the family realized sewage was backing […]
Bristow, Oklahoma: On the early morning of August 12, 2024, Dalton Kerley’s life was suddenly turned upside down due to a devastating sewer backup. Dalton and his 2 dogs awoke to the strong odor of sewage throughout his home. As he stepped into the hallway, he discovered the horrifying sight of raw sewage flooding his […]
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma: When the Gallo family moved to Oklahoma City from New York, they believed they had found their dream home. The family was eager and excited to start their life in a brand new place. That was until their dream home became the site of 6 repeated raw sewage floods caused by the […]
We had the opportunity to connect with our Oklahoma City community at Remington Park’s annual Extreme Racing for Charity event. It was an incredible evening spent supporting a meaningful cause while connecting with local organizations, community members, and fellow supporters who are committed to making a difference. At Buxton Law Group, we believe that serving our […]
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma: Erick and Kasey Moser were raising their two young children in their Oklahoma City home when their lives were suddenly turned upside down by a devastating sewer backup. In the early morning hours of June 27, 2021, Kasey stepped out of bed and into several inches of raw sewage covering the […]
