Washington, Oklahoma: Washington, Oklahoma — On March 23, 2023, Adelina Atkinson and her daughters, Wynette Abercrombie and Carmella Tate, experienced every homeowner’s worst nightmare when raw sewage from the Town of Washington’s municipal sewer system backed up into their home. After reporting the flood, the family struggled to get meaningful help from the town while […]
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Is Sewage Backing Up Into Your Home? If this has happened to you, you are not alone. Fortunately, there is a path to reclaiming your home and your peace of mind. A sewer backup can turn your life upside down in minutes. Raw sewage inside your home can damage your property, create serious health hazards, […]
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If a city has failed to properly maintain its sewer system and caused a backup into your home, you may be entitled to compensation: As a homeowner in Oklahoma, you have the right to expect that your property will be protected from harm caused by the actions of your local government’s negligence. This includes […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
The Atkinson’s Story: Atkinson VS Washington OK
/in Client Success Stories/by Kneely BuxtonWashington, Oklahoma: Washington, Oklahoma — On March 23, 2023, Adelina Atkinson and her daughters, Wynette Abercrombie and Carmella Tate, experienced every homeowner’s worst nightmare when raw sewage from the Town of Washington’s municipal sewer system backed up into their home. After reporting the flood, the family struggled to get meaningful help from the town while […]
Sewage Education: What to Do If Sewage Is Backing Up Into Your Home in Oklahoma
/in Sewer Education/by Kneely BuxtonIs Sewage Backing Up Into Your Home? If this has happened to you, you are not alone. Fortunately, there is a path to reclaiming your home and your peace of mind. A sewer backup can turn your life upside down in minutes. Raw sewage inside your home can damage your property, create serious health hazards, […]
Can I Sue a City for a Sewer Backup? Know The Laws
/in Know The Laws/by Kneely BuxtonIf a city has failed to properly maintain its sewer system and caused a backup into your home, you may be entitled to compensation: As a homeowner in Oklahoma, you have the right to expect that your property will be protected from harm caused by the actions of your local government’s negligence. This includes […]
Sewer Education: How Does A Sewer Line Actually Work?
/in Sewer Education/by Kneely BuxtonUnderstanding 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, […]
Denied Claim? Don’t Worry. Know The Laws
/in Know The Laws/by Kneely BuxtonWhat 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 […]