Legal Question in Personal Injury in United States
There has been a gas leak in our front yard since October of 2015. The company has come out and said that it was a small leak and nothing to be worried about, but there is a bunch of dead grass in the front yard. One of the city utility workers came and talked to us today saying that the leak is way more serious and that it is very dangerous. Would this be worth fighting them about it putting our lives in danger? I have seen instances where the gas leaks can cause major damage to entire neighborhoods.
7 Answers from Attorneys
If you are asking if you can sue because of a danger that did not actually cause injury, the answer is no. Courts are far too busy dealing with people who were actually hurt to spend time on a case based on something that might have happened - but didn't.
This is very dangerous. Contact your town hall and gas co immediately .
You need to call the gas company. The dead grass shows a potential leakage. You may be able to sue for trespass to property or nuisance. Basically the gas company may be contaminating your property and reducing it's value and a possible environmental cleanup may be needed. To sue you will need a lawyer and he/she will need an expert.
Not sure if it is the City's obligation or yours. If yours, you should get it fixed. If the City's, you need to apply pressure to have it repaired.
This is what is called "maintaining a nuisance" and you can (1) get an injunction ordering the responsible party to cease and desist from maintaining the nuisance; (2) recover damages for whatever damage has occurred to your property; (3) get attorney's fees. If the thing blows up (and they do) people will be injured or killed and there will be tremendous property damage. First stop--get a lawyer who understands this type of case and there aren't many. I don't really do this kind of case but I will help you find the right lawyer at no charge charge if you call me. Best of luck.
The response makes no sense; or your description is inaccurate. Call the utility company and report the leak. If you get no where call the utility board, the Secretary of State and the local police. You don't need a lawyer you need an answer about the leak and if it is leaking it needs to be fixed.
IT would not benefit you to waste the court's time, but do contact the gas company immediately.
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