Property Contamination Lawyer in Shreveport / Bossier City - Louisiana
Louisiana Property Contamination Attorney
Louisiana’s economy was built on the oil and gas industry. However, fracking activities can cause serious destruction to the land. Current and future property owners can face financial obligations and risks to their health and safety. If your property has been affected by oil and gas extraction activities, contact Greenwald Law Firm, your Shreveport / Bossier City legal expert.
Buying Contaminated Property
Property contamination can go undetected for years. If you are purchasing property that was been contaminated, there are programs and benefits available to help you clean up the pollution. If you were unaware of the contamination before purchasing please contact an attorney immediately.
Property contamination examples:
- Oil and gas contamination
- Groundwater pollution
- Flooding
- Water runoff and erosion
- Mold
- Leaking storage tanks
- Brownfields
- Air pollution
Safety and Health Risks
Not only can oil and gas extraction leave your property destroyed, it can also pose a serious threat to your family’s health. Chemicals used in drilling activities and materials that are dug up during drilling can cause air and water pollution that leads to hazardous health issues including chronic headaches, intestinal problems, upper respiratory issues, and even cancer.