Tag Archive for: #SewerBackup

Protect Yourself: Is Your Sewer System About To Fail?

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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 line, or developing issue within the plumbing or municipal sewer system.

If you notice any of the following warning signs, it’s important to have the problem evaluated as soon as possible

Common Warning Signs:

  • Slow drains throughout multiple areas of the home
  • Toilets that frequently clog or flush slowly
  • Gurgling sounds coming from sinks, bathtubs, or toilets
  • Water backing up into showers or tubs when another plumbing fixture is being used
  • Persistent sewage odors inside or outside the home
  • Standing water near sewer clean-outs or access points
  • Wet, sunken, or unusually green areas in the yard
  • Multiple plumbing fixtures backing up at the same time

6 Signs You Could Have A Sewer Backup

What Do These Signs Mean?

Some of these warning signs may indicate a problem within your home’s private sewer line, while others could be the result of a blockage or failure within the municipal sewer system. Determining where the problem originated is an important first step in identifying the appropriate course of action.

A licensed plumber can often help determine whether the issue is located within your private sewer line or the city’s sewer infrastructure. If you think the city may be responsible, please contact a profession lawyers, such as Oklahoma Sewer Lawyers. 

Protect Yourself:

If a sewer backup occurs, document the damage immediately. Take photographs and videos of the affected areas, damaged belongings, and any visible sewage. It is also helpful to record the date and time the backup occurred, the warning signs you noticed beforehand, and any conversations with city employees, plumbers, or restoration companies.

This information may become important when filing an insurance claim or evaluating whether the backup originated within the municipal sewer system.

When to Seek Legal Guidance:

If you believe your sewer backup may have been caused by a failure within the municipal sewer system, Oklahoma Sewer Lawyers can help you understand your legal rights and evaluate your potential claim. It is important to know the signs early on in order to protect yourself and your family! If you have any questions please contact us today! 

Office: (405) 604-5577

Email: oksewerlawyers@gmail.com

The Gonzalez’s Story: Gonzalez VS City of Tulsa

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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. 

Iris and her husband Fraizier

On October 29, 2023, their beautiful church was suddenly flooded with raw sewage. 

Frazier and Iris say sewage erupted from the lower-level toilets and sinks “like a volcano”, spreading throughout the bathrooms, hallways, the kitchen, and even one of the church’s classrooms. What should have been a peaceful day of worship quickly became devastating chaos. The Church immediately called a plumbing company to determine the cause of the backup. After investigating the sewer lines, the plumbing company found that the City of Tulsa had not properly connected its pipes to the church’s sewer line, causing a backup.

The Gonzalezes contacted professional Oklahoma Sewer Lawyer Jim Buxton for help. Jim filed suit against the City of Tulsa, alleging that failures in the City’s sewer system caused a devastating backup to an innocent family ultimately retaining justice for the Gonzalez family and their church. 

For Iglesia De Amor Ministerios, this case was about more than repairing a building; it was about rebuilding a place of worship and community. A church should be a place where people can safely gather in faith, not sewage. Jim Buxton of Oklahoma Sewer Lawyers was proud to help the church pursue accountability and seek justice. 

No family should have to endure a sewer backup while searching for answers! If your home, or business has been flooded by the negligence and failing infrastructure of the city, Jim Buxton of Oklahoma Sewer Lawyers is here to help you. Oklahoma Sewer Lawyers is committed to helping families all across Oklahoma get the justice they deserve! 

Has your home been flooded by sewage? Are you seeking answers and justice? Contact the Oklahoma Sewer Lawyers today! 

Office Phone: (405)-604-5577

Email: oksewerlawyers@gmail.com

Interested in learning more about this specific case? You can access and view the public court filings for this case here: https://www.oscn.net/dockets/GetCaseInformation.aspx?db=tulsa&number=CJ-2024-2143&cmid=3697013

 

Dalton Kerley’s Story: Kerley VS City of Bristow

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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 whole house. The stench was unbearable. The sewage was leaking through his carpet floors, cabinets, and destroying his personal belongings. What began as an ordinary morning for Dalton, quickly became a nightmare due to the city’s negligence. 

The flood forced Dalton to quickly move his belongings and 2 dogs out of his home as professional crews began the lengthy and expensive cleanup process. Forcing Dalton to find new housing while also dealing with the tragedy of his house and belongings being destroyed. Dalton knew he needed a professional sewer lawyer to help him pursue justice. 

Dalton’s Flooded Living Room

Dalton’s Living Room After the Flood

Dalton contacted Jim Buxton of Oklahoma Sewer Lawyers to help investigate the sewer backup. Buxton worked to successfully uncover the truth behind the sewage backups and pursue justice for Dalton. 

No family should have to endure repeated sewer backups while searching for answers! If your home has been flooded by the negligence and failing infrastructure of the city, Jim Buxton of Oklahoma Sewer Lawyers is here to help you. Oklahoma Sewer Lawyers is committed to helping families all across Oklahoma get the justice they deserve!

Has your home been flooded by sewage? Are you seeking answers and justice? Contact the Oklahoma Sewer Lawyers today! 

Office Phone: (405)-604-5577

Email: oksewerlawyers@gmail.com

Interested in learning more about this specific case? You can access and view the public court filings for this case here: https://www.oscn.net/dockets/GetCaseInformation.aspx?db=creek&number=CJ-2025-0002&cmid=11671579