What Is Municipal Liability? When a municipal sewer system fails, the consequences for homeowners can be devastating. Extensive property damage, costly restoration, and the disruption of daily life often lead to an important legal question: Can the municipality be held responsible for the damages? The answer depends on the doctrine of municipal liability. Municipal liability […]
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A sewer backup can happen unexpectedly, leaving homeowners with many questions, like these: Can I stay in My Home After a Sewer Backup? Staying in your home after a sewer backup depends on the extent of the damage. If raw sewage has entered your physical home, it’s often the safest option to leave the affected […]
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. It is called the Oklahoma Governmental Tort Claims Act. 1 The “GTCA” was created by, you guessed it, the Oklahoma government in order to […]
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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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Know The Laws: Municipal Liability
/in Know The Laws/by Kneely BuxtonWhat Is Municipal Liability? When a municipal sewer system fails, the consequences for homeowners can be devastating. Extensive property damage, costly restoration, and the disruption of daily life often lead to an important legal question: Can the municipality be held responsible for the damages? The answer depends on the doctrine of municipal liability. Municipal liability […]
Protect Yourself: Frequently Asked Questions
/in Protect Yourself/by Kneely BuxtonA sewer backup can happen unexpectedly, leaving homeowners with many questions, like these: Can I stay in My Home After a Sewer Backup? Staying in your home after a sewer backup depends on the extent of the damage. If raw sewage has entered your physical home, it’s often the safest option to leave the affected […]
Know The Risks: The Sewage Is Backing Up Into My House
/in Know The Risks/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. It is called the Oklahoma Governmental Tort Claims Act. 1 The “GTCA” was created by, you guessed it, the Oklahoma government in order to […]
Know The Laws: Can I Sue a City for a Sewer Backup?
/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 […]
Know The Risks: How Does A Sewer Line Actually Work?
/in Know The Risks/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, […]