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312 West Franklin Street
P.O. Box 16848
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Chapel Hill Lawyer Skilled in Petroleum Contamination Cases Leaks, Overfills, and Oil/Gasoline Spills
Environmental contamination comes from a variety of sources. One common source is a leak or release of petroleum products from above ground or underground storage tanks.
The Law Office of Michael W. Patrick handles cases involving ground water contamination, well water contamination, soil contamination, damage to buildings, or sickness caused by petroleum contamination, spills, leaks, and toxic exposure. Petroleum contamination can cause significant property damage and sicken anyone who comes into contact with it. We are well versed in the state and federal regulations regarding the handling and usage of many types of toxic chemicals, including petroleum and oil-based substances.
People are exposed to petroleum contamination when they drink contaminated water, eat contaminated food, breathe contaminated air, or touch a contaminated object or surface, especially over a prolonged period of time.
Representing Workers, Developers, Individuals, and Building and Property Owners
Chemical or petrochemical contamination can cause significant property damage as well as several different kinds of disease. Attorney Michael W. Patrick has more than 25 years of experience handling environmental law cases of personal injury and property damage that involve contamination from petroleum products. We can help you get compensation even if the cause is not apparent.
Exposure to oil-based contaminants can physically manifest in several ways:
- Headaches
- Unexplained leg or body pains
- Burning of the eyes, throat, or skin
Handling Both Negligent and Deliberate Petroleum Contamination and Oil Pollution Cases
Our firm has handled petroleum contamination cases involving gasoline leaking from underground storage tanks that are improperly or constructed or maintained. We have also handled cases involving intentional petroleum contamination, such as one case where vandals dumped 8,000 gallons of aviation fuel from above ground tanks.
It is not always necessary to prove that someone was at fault for a particular instance of petroleum contamination; North Carolina law imposes strict liability on owners and operators of petroleum tanks. If you suffered personal injury or significant property damage from oil, kerosene, or other petroleum product spills, or runoff from a company who didn't properly contain chemicals or perform necessary equipment maintenance, Michael W. Patrick can evaluate your case to determine if we can help you get compensation.
Contact Our North Carolina Contamination Claim Attorney
Our firm offers a free initial consultation in petroleum contamination cases. To learn whether you are entitled to compensation for injuries or to help with clean-up after a petroleum contamination, contact the Law Office of Michael W. Patrick. We can be reached by calling toll-free at (888) 391-5137 or by filling out the intake form on our Contact Us page. If we take your case, we will work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay no attorney's fees unless we collect compensation for you.