Septic System Negligence Case

Summary

Improper septic system installation in Texas can result in legal consequences, including civil liability and potential criminal charges. To prove negligence, establish the duty of care, demonstrate a breach of that duty, show causation linking the breach to harm, and provide evidence of damages. In this case, the negligence and possible misconduct by contractors and engineers could lead to significant legal liability due to environmental contamination and health risks. Consider consulting with local attorneys for personalized legal advice and assistance.

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How do you prove negligence and misconduct
To prove negligence and misconduct, the following elements must typically be established:
- Duty: Show that the engineer or contractor had a legal duty to act in a certain way.
- Breach: Demonstrate that they breached this duty by acting or failing to act.
- Causation: Prove the breach directly caused the harm or damage.
- Damages: Provide evidence of actual harm or damage resulting from the breach.
Is there any specific evidence you have or need assistance with in this situation?
In Texas
In Texas, similar principles apply when dealing with negligence or misconduct related to septic systems:
- Duty: Establish the engineer or contractor's legal duty.
- Breach: Prove they breached that duty.
- Causation: Show the breach caused harm.
- Damages: Provide evidence of harm or damage.
Do you have any specific evidence or need help gathering it?
Before we got in the house the septic was already broken the contractors played it off as if it wasn’t that big of a deal and it could just get fixed. When overseeing the septic company fix it the inside of the electrical box was full of water and no water was pumping out. The inside of the electric box was rusted and we haven’t even moved in yet. Showing signs the water was already getting in the electric box and flooding over. Then when the home began to be used it was already ponding around the septic and water well. Then when we noticed it we had that engineer come out and look at it. They then tried to inform us a ditch was going to have to be dug by us not the contractors who put it in. The engineer knew to tell us that but didn’t know to make it not able to flood?
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It seems like you have a potentially strong case due to the negligence and possible misconduct of the contractors and the engineer involved. Would you like to be connected to local lawyers who can better assist you with your case?
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It appears you have a potentially strong case involving negligence and possible misconduct by the contractors and engineer. Would you like to be connected to local lawyers who can better assist you with your case? If so, could you please share more details about the issue?
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What makes it seem like a high value case ?
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A case is considered high value if it involves substantial legal liability, potential for significant damages, or serious legal consequences. In your situation, it appears to be high value because:
- There is potential negligence and misconduct by professionals.
- Environmental contamination and health risks are involved.
- There are possible legal consequences for parties involved.
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