If you live on the East Coast or near the destructive aftermath of Hurricane
Sandy, then there are many things you will need to take into consideration
in the following days. For one, you will want to ensure your drinking
water has not been contaminated with flood water or stirred bacteria from
the storm. This morning, the governor of Connecticut, Dannel Malloy, announced
that the drinking water in Connecticut is not contaminated after the flooding.
This announcement was supposed to squelch rumors that the drinking water
has been contaminated in some parts of the state. He says there is no
proof that this has occurred and that he majority of all public and private
water sources are fine for consuming. The governor says that despite the
swirling rumors there has been no factual evidence to show that water
is contaminated or dangerous to drink. He says that if Connecticut still
has fears about their water source, then the best option is to boil the
water before they drink it.
If you have consumed water in Connecticut that has caused you to fall ill,
then you may be a rare exception to the governor’s announcement,
and you should contact a hospital immediately to be tested for these dangerous
bacteria. If you believe that you can develop your illness into a personal
injury case, then contact a personal injury attorney today to get more
information. You may be able to argue that the water was declared safe
but was not, or litigate against a person was responsible for failing
to cleanse the water. If you have a filter on your water that stopped
working, then you may be able to sue for a default product.
Talk to a lawyer at David A. Zipfel & Associates, LLC today for more information!