Oil Spill Damage Attorneys

We Handle All Types of Oil Spill Damage Claims

Oil contamination can result from many different sources, and each type of spill presents unique challenges. Our team represents clients affected by:

• Pipeline ruptures
• Offshore drilling accidents
• Facility and refinery leaks
• Barge and tanker spills
• Train derailments involving crude oil
• Onsite commercial equipment failures
• Improper disposal or storage of hazardous materials
• Transportation accidents involving fuel releases

Oil spills are not only destructive but also difficult to prove without proper documentation and expert analysis. We work closely with environmental engineers, scientists, and remediation specialists to ensure the full scope of contamination is identified and supported with evidence.

Whether your claim involves residential property, commercial buildings, rental units, farmland, waterfront property, or business interruption, our firm is equipped to pursue full recovery.

Why Oil Spill Claims Are Often Disputed or Underpaid

Oil spills trigger a complex legal process involving multiple parties, extensive regulations, and significant financial exposure for responsible companies. Because of this, liable parties and their insurers commonly attempt to avoid paying fair compensation.

Property owners frequently encounter:

• Blame shifting between companies
• Disputes over the extent of contamination
• Delays in environmental testing
• Inaccurate or incomplete cleanup reports
• Minimal initial settlement offers
• Attempts to classify contamination as pre-existing
• Pressure to sign releases before full damage is known
• Refusal to acknowledge long-term health and environmental effects

Oil companies and insurers often have teams of experts working to limit their financial exposure. Without legal representation, property owners may unknowingly accept settlements that fail to cover the full cost of cleanup, restoration, and long-term damage.

At Broussard Dove, we carefully evaluate environmental reports, challenge misleading assessments, and push back against any attempt to undervalue your claim.

Measuring the Full Impact of Oil Spill Damage

Oil spills create layers of damage that can last for years. We help clients recover for visible and invisible losses, including:

• Soil contamination
• Groundwater pollution
• Destruction of vegetation and crops
• Damage to structures, equipment, and personal property
• Health symptoms caused by toxic exposure
• Long-term environmental remediation costs
• Loss of rental income
• Business interruption
• Reduced property value
• Loss of use and enjoyment of the property

Many property owners feel pressured to accept cleanup efforts that are not thorough or comprehensive. We ensure that remediation meets regulatory standards and that responsible parties are held accountable for every aspect of the damage.

Proven Results in Environmental and High-Damage Claims

Our attorneys have a strong track record representing clients whose properties suffered significant damage due to catastrophic events. While each case is unique, our results demonstrate our commitment to maximizing compensation for property owners.

Examples of recent recoveries include:

• Multi-million-dollar settlements in commercial property contamination claims
• Seven-figure results in complex industrial damage disputes
• Successful recovery of full remediation costs and property restoration
• Significant increases over initial insurance and corporate settlement offers

We understand the science, the legal standards, and the strategies needed to win environmental damage cases.