Environmental Law Attorneys
Environmental Property Damage Lawyers in South Carolina
Property damage due to agricultural or industrial production can be particularly costly to clean up. The law office of Bell Legal Group’s Environmental Solutions Department represents property owners and communities faced with expensive environmental clean-up costs due to water pollution, soil contamination, or toxic spills. Since those responsible for causing property damage through pollution often deny responsibility, it’s important to have the investigative tools and expertise needed to hold those responsible accountable. Our lawyers regularly work with geologists, surveyors, engineers, toxicologists, chemists, biologists and the State and U.S. Environmental Protection Agencies(EPA) in investigating our clients’ cases.
Take action and demand accountability for property damage due to pollution – contact the law office of Bell Legal Group’s Environmental Solutions Department today. Our attorneys will evaluate your case and discuss what needs to be done in order to recover damages and prevent similar problems from occurring in the future.
Property Damage and Environmental Pollutants
Property damage in cases involving environmental hazards and pollutants is usually confined to the soil or water (including ground water) supply. Poultry and swine farms, not to mention crop production, can pollute ground and surface water when water run-off that contains pesticides, fertilizers, and/or animal manure contaminate ground water and local streams and rivers. Additionally, many industrial productions and mining activities can contaminate surrounding soils as well.
When Companies Deny Responsibility
Companies and business that deny responsibility usually claim they adhere to EPA standards and can’t be held liable for what happened by accident or for what happened before certain standards were put in place. Our lawyers obtain company records and interview employees to determine what a company knew and when it knew it. We expose dumping, lax disposal of waste, and poor compliance with EPA requirements. Even when environmental regulations are followed, polluters are still responsible for soil and water pollution on your property.
Mold – Home and Business Construction
Mold spores have been linked to serious health problems and fatalities. Often, mold grows in walls and ceilings when improper tucking and fitting allows water leakage into the space between a home or building’s exterior and drywall. Homeowners and employees may suffer serious respiratory problems, fatigue, sinus infections, and other allergic reactions as a result.
Since solving “sick building syndrome” requires the removal of the mold, extensive renovation and partial reconstruction is often involved. Bell Environmental Solutions work to hold contractors and construction companies liable for negligent work that leads to mold problems. Our lawyers work with mold experts, architects, engineers, and other professionals in identifying poor construction techniques that lead to mold problems.
Don’t Shoulder Someone Else’s Expenses
The costs of removing mold, contaminated soil, or purifying water can be exorbitant. While communities may be eligible for clean up funds from the EPA, they must first qualify for them. Bell Lega Group’s Environmental Solutions Department represents communities applying for clean up funds, advising town councils and county boards on what has to be done to comply with government requirements. We also pursue corporations and businesses responsible for pollution that causes property damage.
For more information regarding environmental pollution and property damage, contact the law office of Bell Legal Group’s Environmental Solutions Department today.
