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What Liabilities Exist for Environmental Contamination?
There are three types of liability that exist for environmental contamination. They are:
- Removal costs
- Damages
- Punitive damages
Any of these liabilities may be imposed on the business or entity that causes the enviornmental contamination.
What Are Removal Costs?
Removal costs are the cost incurred by federal, state, tribal governments, business or individual in removing the environmental contaminations. These costs range depending on the extent of damage, the type of contamination, and the severity of the damage.
What Liabilities Come With Damages?
Damages refers to the effect the contamination had on the land value. These can include:
- costs of response teams
- damages to natural resources
- economic losses to landowner
- loss of use of natural resources
- net loss of taxes on land
- loss of profits
- increased cost of public services
- costs of health effects studies
- fines and penalties
What Are Punitive Damages?
Punitive damages are added costs that a court or jury imposes to punish businesses or individuals for causing environmental contamination. They are generally double or triple the cost of damages, but they can be much higher.
Do I Need an Attorney?
Liability for environmental contamination can be extremely severe and could bankrupt even a large corporation. If your company has caused or is implicated in an environmental accident, consult an attorney immediately.
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