"When I was injured due to inadequate security at a retail center in Columbus, I felt completely lost. This firm quickly stepped in, investigated the facts, and held the property owner accountable for their negligence. They treated my case with dignity and professionalism, securing a settlement that covered my medical bills and lost wages. I highly recommend them for any crime-related injury on someone else's property."
Injury or Death Due to Contaminated Water Supply: Personal Injury Attorneys Protecting the Rights of Individuals throughout The State of Ohio
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Experienced Premise Liability Injury Attorney providing Personal Injury representation involving Injury or Death Due to Contaminated Water Supply on the Premises throughout the State of Ohio.
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Ohio Contaminated Water Lawyers: Premises Liability for Waterborne Illness
A safe, clean water supply is a basic expectation and a non-negotiable legal requirement for property owners in Ohio. When a landlord, business owner, or municipality fails to properly maintain plumbing, test wells, or prevent contamination, the result can be severe waterborne illnesses, including Legionnaires' disease, E. coli, Giardia, or toxic chemical poisoning. Injury from a contaminated water supply on a premises is a serious Premises Liability matter.
If you or a loved one suffered a severe illness due to a contaminated water supply on a commercial or residential property in Ohio, the responsible party must be held accountable. Our experienced Personal Injury Attorney team handles complex toxic exposure and water contamination litigation, fighting aggressively for maximum compensation under the Ohio Revised Code and state health regulations.
Owner Liability for Water Contamination Under Ohio Law
Property owners and managers have a clear duty of care to maintain premises in a safe condition, including ensuring a safe drinking water supply. This duty is specifically reinforced by various Ohio laws, providing strong grounds for a negligence claim:
Landlord Duties (R.C. § 5321.04)
For rental properties, Ohio Revised Code § 5321.04 explicitly requires a landlord to keep all plumbing fixtures in a good and safe working order. Negligence can arise from:
- Failing to Repair Leaks: Neglecting pipe leaks that allow wastewater, sewage, or ground contaminants to enter the clean water supply.
- Negligent Maintenance: Failing to properly treat or maintain water systems, such as cooling towers or large water heaters, leading to bacterial growth like *Legionella* (Legionnaires' disease).
Common Law and Building/Health Codes
Beyond landlord-tenant law, liability for a contaminated water supply can stem from violating local and state health and building codes related to plumbing, cross-connection control, and the maintenance of private wells. This failure to comply with specific safety standards can often establish negligence per se.
Proving Causation: Linking Contamination Source to Illness
Water contamination cases require sophisticated medical and environmental evidence to link the specific illness to the property owner's negligence. Our firm conducts detailed investigations to prove causation:
- Water Quality Testing: We secure and analyze test results (or arrange new testing) to identify the specific pathogen (e.g., E. coli, *Giardia*) or chemical contaminant (e.g., lead, industrial discharge) present in the contaminated water supply.
- Property Audit: Environmental engineers audit the property's plumbing, backflow prevention devices, cooling towers, and well systems to pinpoint the source of contamination and identify the maintenance failure.
- Medical Documentation: We work with infectious disease experts and toxicologists to confirm that the victim's illness is consistent with the contaminant found on the premises and that the property owner's negligence directly caused the injury.
Damages and Ohio's Statute of Limitations (R.C. 2305.10)
Illness from a contaminated water supply often leads to extended hospital stays, permanent organ damage, or death. We fight for maximum financial recovery for all damages suffered:
- Extensive Medical Bills, Hospitalization, and Long-term Treatment for Organ Damage or Infection
- Compensation for Loss of Consortium, Severe Pain, and Gastrointestinal or Respiratory Distress
- Lost Wages, Loss of Future Earning Capacity, and Permanent Disability
- Pain and Suffering, Emotional Distress, and Wrongful Death Damages
The statute of limitations for a Personal Injury lawsuit in Ohio (R.C. § 2305.10) is typically two years from the date the illness was diagnosed or discovered. Immediate action is critical to preserve water samples and property maintenance records.
Contact Our Ohio Personal Injury Attorneys Today
If you or a loved one became severely ill due to a contaminated water supply on a negligent property, contact us immediately for a free, confidential case review.
Call TOLL FREE: (800) 848-5297 today to schedule your Free Consultation.
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Office:
5000 Arlington Centre Blvd.
Columbus, OH 43220
Call: TOLL FREE: (800) 848-5297
What Our Clients Say
After prolonged exposure to toxic mold at my workplace, I started experiencing severe health issues. Proving the connection to the business's negligence felt impossible until I hired this firm. They were brilliant, connecting my health problems to the landlord's failure to address water damage. They gave me my health and my life back by securing a significant settlement. For mold-related injury cases, they are unparalleled."
"My accident at a poorly maintained apartment complex pool in Dayton was terrifying. I suffered a serious head injury. This law firm was incredible; they immediately started investigating the pool's safety records and maintenance log. Their work resulted in a successful claim against the property management. If you've been injured at a pool in Ohio, you want this firm on your side."
"The defective stairs at a restaurant in Toledo caused a significant knee injury. The property owner initially refused to pay, but this firm took on the challenge. They brought in experts to show the code violations and built an undeniable case. Thanks to their legal expertise, I received a fair settlement that allows me to focus on my recovery. They truly excel with cases involving unsafe property conditions."
"My child was tragically bitten by a dog at a neighbor's property in Akron. Navigating the aftermath and dealing with the owners was incredibly stressful. The team at this law firm was compassionate yet fiercely effective. They understood Ohio's dog bite laws thoroughly and fought to ensure my child received the necessary medical care and compensation for their trauma. They are the best dog bite attorneys in the state."
"I had a terrible slip and fall accident on a wet floor at a grocery store in Cincinnati that led to a serious fracture. The store tried to deny responsibility, but this firm's meticulous preparation and dedication proved the store's negligence. They were communicative throughout the entire process, making a stressful situation much easier to handle. Choose them if you need a top-notch slip and fall lawyer."
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