As a Wainscott, NY, resident or property owner, you deserve to have a clean and safe water supply. If consuming toxic water in your area affects your health or your family’s health, we can help you seek financial awards that can help you recover from your losses. Ben Crump Law, PLLC, commits to justice and fairness for every client we represent.
We will review your PFOA water contamination situation in Wainscott, NY, at no cost. We aim to understand why and how the water damaged your health and how you can avoid further harm. We may consult experts about the issue and speak with others who can add insight that helps your case.
You can seek compensation, and our law firm will help you build a solid case and understand your legal options. You can reach out to us anytime for a free consultation.
The Dangers of PFOA Exposure in Wainscott, NY
When perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and other human carcinogens (cancer-causing agents) are present in your local water supply, your health can suffer. The National Cancer Institute indicates a connection between kidney cancer and PFOA exposure. The public is learning more about the harms of PFOA in drinking water as research continues.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicates additional harm caused by exposure to dangerous water. Contaminants in PFOA can also adversely impact your health in the following ways:
- Increased cholesterol levels
- Damage to liver enzymes
- Decreased vaccine responses
- Pre-eclampsia during pregnancy
- Decreased birth weights
Our personal injury lawyer can help you build a case for financial recovery. Our client-focused team at Ben Crump Law, PLLC, will go the extra mile in pursuit of justice and compensation.
How Our Law Firm Builds Your Water Contamination Lawsuit
Contaminated water can harm your health and have long-term health care and financial consequences. To bolster and support your case, our law firm will:
- Carefully review your case
- Review your medical records
- Build a timeline of your circumstances
- Collect supportive evidence and documentation
- Consult relevant subject matter experts
- Assess your recoverable expenses and losses
- Handle all case-related communications with all parties
- Negotiate a fair and appropriate settlement
Were you or a loved one injured by contamination in your Wainscott, NY, water supply? You do not have to pursue compensation on your own.
When to Get a Personal Injury Lawyer to Help with Your Toxic Water Case
New York limits the window of opportunity for you to file a lawsuit against the municipality. According to New York Civil Practice Law & Rules § 214, you generally have three years to file legal action for injuries you suffered after contaminated water.
Because your case involves a government municipality, you may also have to meet specific filing and notification deadlines. Misinterpreting or missing the statute of limitations could result in an inability to file your lawsuit at all. Our water contamination attorneys will meet the filing deadline and manage your case’s timeline so that you can focus solely on taking care of yourself and your family.
Wainscott, NY, Residents Can Explore their Compensation Options
You can seek compensation for the physical and psychological trauma you suffered via an insurance settlement or lawsuit. Your choices for pursuing PFOA water contamination compensation include:
- An individual personal injury case where you pursue the municipality
- A class action lawsuit where you join other injured Wainscott, NY, residents in seeking financial recovery
When our team at Ben Crump Law, PLLC represents you, we explain both financial recovery options. We also clarify the specific detail and merits of your case and help you make the best decision for you.
Our Legal Team Will Define the Standard Elements of Liability
The state allows you to pursue compensation when the negligence of another person or entity causes injuries. For our law firm to hold the Wainscott, NY, municipality responsible for your health care issues, we have to establish its negligence. To do that, we document:
- Duty of care: The municipality is responsible for providing safe water.
- Breach of duty: The municipality failed to properly filter and/or distill the water supply.
- Causation: The unfiltered water supply harmed you or a loved one suffered
- Damages: The harm you suffered led you to incur medical bills and lose income
We document these elements of negligence with your medical records and bills and proof of your lost income. We also consult experts on water contamination to support your right to compensation.
Financial Compensation We Fight to Recover for You
The compensation you could receive from a water contamination case can be complex. It is also unique to you and based on the extent of the harm you suffered. Our injury law firm provides personalized legal care and support in your Wainscott, NY, PFOA water contamination case.
When we assess its financial impact, we include the following recoverable compensation:
- Medical expenses
- Income loss
- Pain and suffering
- Mental and emotional trauma
- Diminished quality of life
- Wrongful death compensation (if applicable)
Our legal team will create a careful list of your recoverable compensation. Our goal is to ensure you receive fair and accurate compensation and the chance to put start rebuilding your life.
Our Client-Focused Fee Structure
Are you pursuing financial recovery against a large municipality for their negligence in regard to your water supply in Wainscott, NY? You do not have to do so on your own. To ensure you get the legal help and support you need without adding a financial strain to your situation, our law firm will represent you on a contingency fee basis.
We will cover all the upfront costs of preparing and managing your case. Instead of hourly fees or a hefty retainer, we accept a percentage of your financial award. Our fee structure also supports the filing deadline by letting you start immediately. In addition, if you do not recover compensation, you owe us no fees.
Call Today for a Free Case Review about PFOA Water Contamination in Wainscott, NY
If you or someone you love suffered injuries from contaminated water in Wainscott, NY, you could be eligible for financial compensation. At Ben Crump Law, PLLC, our PFOA water contamination attorneys will help you build a strong case against the municipality responsible for your injuries.
We invite you to learn more about our legal team’s commitment to seeking justice and compensation for you. Call for a free review of your case today.
