We live outside city limits near Enid, Oklahoma and our neighbor burns hay that has been soaked in goat urine and feces as well as burning her household trash every day. The piles are burning and/or smoldering constantly and the smell is horrible. Our home, clothes, cars, and even hair smell like... View More
answered on Apr 18, 2017
Consult an Oklahoma personal injury attorney; you might have a private nuisance case which can be remedied by an injunction or money damages. Good luck.
Low levels of asbestos was found in my classroom and other teachers also became diagnosed with autoimmune diseases. I am recovering from a double lung transplant and I can never go back to work.
answered on Jun 12, 2017
In New York, the statute of limitations for a plaintiff intending to file an asbestos claim is three years from the time of the diagnosis of the asbestos-related disease.
answered on Aug 9, 2017
While the law requires house sellers in the U.S. to disclose the presence of asbestos on the property to potential buyers, they cannot be held responsible if they were not aware of the issue. Therefore, it is essentially a matter of proving whether the seller had known about the existence of... View More
answered on Aug 9, 2017
You cannot take legal action to recover financial compensation for asbestos exposure unless you develop a serious disease like lung cancer or mesothelioma following the incident. Since cases involving asbestos exposure are personal injury cases, there can be no legal recourse if a personal injury... View More
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