Petroleum Contamination

Chapel Hill Lawyer Skilled in Petroleum Contamination Cases

Environmental contamination can come from a variety of sources. A common source of environmental contamination is a leak or release of petroleum products, from above ground or underground storage tanks. Petroleum contamination can cause both significant property damage and serious personal injury.

The Law Office of Michael W. Patrick handles cases involving ground water contamination, soil contamination, damage to buildings, or sickness caused by petroleum contamination or toxic exposure.

Working to Protect Your Rights, Your Loved Ones, and Your Environment

Chemical or petrochemical contamination can cause significant property damage, as well as cause sickness or 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.

Handling Both Negligent and Deliberate Petroleum Contamination

Our firm has handled 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 the petroleum contamination since 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, 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 us toll-free at (866) 960-5848 or by filling out the intake form on our Contact Us page.