Oil/Gas/Trees accidentally cut down
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Question
An oil company just cleared some trees from my neighbors' property so they could install gas piping in the ground but they came on my property and accidentally cut down 38 of my trees. The property is in Pennsylvania. What is the oil company responsible for ? Do they have to pay me for damages? Who can I contact? Is there laws for this situation?
They are responsible for getting you back to where you were prior to the mishap. If the trees were small then they can just buy new ones to replace the ones they cut; however, if they were mature trees, then someone (perhaps a judge) needs to decide how much you should be compensated. I suggest that you contact an attorney.
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Answers by Expert:
David Traugott
Expertise
I can answer questions related to the technical issues associated with the drilling and completing of oil and gas wells; very familiar with the cementing process, LWD tools and Coiled Tubing operations. Limited knowledge of mineral rights and/or royalties.
Experience
Fifteen years working as an engineer in the industry both in the field and in the office. Field locations include offshore, land, and overseas. Office locations include Lafayette, LA and Houston, TX.
Organizations
SPE, AADE, IADC, API, IEEE, ICoTA
Publications
SPE Drilling and Completion Magazine, World Oil, Harts E&P.
Education/Credentials
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, UL Lafayette 1995. Strategic MBA, University of Houston-Victoria 2010
Past/Present Clients
Major and Independent Oil and Gas Companies.
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