ENVIRONMENTAL LITIGATION
OIL FIELD POLLUTION LAWYERS IN NEW ORLEANS
There are many areas in Louisiana that have been identified as “high-risk” for oil and gas pollution. Individuals who live in high-risk areas or who work on oil fields are at a higher risk of respiratory problems and cancer due to oil field pollution.
Oil Field Pollution Claims
In some cases, the government has failed to put tough enough standards in place to protect workers and the general public. When the government fails to act, often it is up to the impacted individuals and the workers to fight back. You have the right to clean water and air. If your home or property has been contaminated due to oil field pollution, you may have the right to sue a company. If you work on an oil field and believe you may have been exposed to toxic chemicals, you may be entitled to seek damages under the law.
Furthermore, if your property has been damaged or if you have suffered a personal injury due to oil field pollution in your community or home, you may have the right to sue.
Stag Liuzza are oil field pollution attorneys in New Orleans, Louisiana who work closely with victims and their families to help them seek damages under the law. What are your rights? How can you fight back if your property has been contaminated, or if you feel you were exposed to dangerous chemicals on the job? Contact Stag Liuzza, oil field pollution attorneys in New Orleans, Louisiana today.
HOW OIL FIELDS CONTAMINATE OUR COMMUNITIES
OILFIELD POLLUTION CAN ENTER THE ENVIRONMENT THROUGH:
Equipment Operation
Wastewater Disposal
Transport Accidents (Oil Spills)
Well Failures
Consumer products
Air Emissions
HOW PFAS CONTAMINATES OUR COMMUNITIES
WHAT TO DO IF YOU FEEL YOUR PROPERTY HAS BEEN CONTAMINATED BY OIL FIELD POLLUTION
The Environmental Protection Agency has posted an Oil and Gas Threat Map to show residents, homeowners, and individuals where the threat for oil field pollution and polluted air is greatest. If you believe that your home or property may be contaminated due to the negligence or neglect of an oil company, you may have the right to seek damages from the oil company. Oil field pollution not only can contaminate the soil on your property, but it can also contaminate a property’s groundwater. Oil wells can pose a risk if they are not properly sealed or if there is an oil spill. Older oil wells may not always have been properly plugged. Fracking and other oil production methods can also pollute drinking water in communities. When the government doesn’t take action to protect a community’s drinking water, sometimes residents fight back by suing the company doing the damage.
Individuals who have suffered property damage due to oil field pollution are generally entitled to receive compensation to help them repair their property damage. If the damage cannot be repaired, the value of their property may be reduced due to contamination. If the value is reduced, the oil company may be required to pay owners the difference in value, if their property has lost value due to damage. Some property owners may sue for the replacement cost of their pre-contaminated property. How you approach an oil field contamination property damage lawsuit will depend on the condition of your property, the extent of the damage, and whether the damage can be mitigated. If you have suffered property damage due to the neglect or negligence of an oil company, protect your rights. Contact oil field pollution attorneys in New Orleans, Louisiana at Stag Liuzza.
CONTACT AN OIL PIT POLLUTION LAWYER IN NEW ORLEANS
Oil companies can leave many sites contaminated in their wake. Soil and groundwater can be impacted. Some oil companies may claim that they have remediated their oil pits, but in some cases, they may not have been thorough enough, and the lower soil levels or groundwater remains contaminated. The contamination can put health, land, and wildlife at risk. Sometimes the contamination is not visible on the surface. Until water and deeper soil levels are tested, homeowners and communities may not be aware of the extent of the damage. Oil pipelines, oil pits, flow lines, storage tanks, and other equipment can cause pollution. Families and homeowners may have the right to sue oil companies whose actions have damaged their land and put their families at risk.
If you or a loved one has fallen sick, gotten cancer, or is suffering from respiratory problems because of oil pit pollution in your community or property, you may also have important rights under the law. According to the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, on average, oil spills occur once a year. According to the journal, studies have shown that exposure to oil pollution can lead to respiratory problems. Workers in oil field cleanup sites have also found that these workers are more at risk of developing cancer, and alterations in their lymphocytes were found. The impact of oil exposure on the human body is still being studied, but early research indicates that it can put individuals at higher risk of a range of cancers, from respiratory to skin cancers. Exposure to oil can also have effects on a person’s reproductive system. Other body systems, such as the kidneys and the immune system can also be impacted.
If you or a loved one was exposed to oil contamination, protect your rights. Contact the oil pit pollution lawyers at Stag Liuzza in New Orleans, Louisiana today. Our firm can review your case, evaluate exposure at your worksite or home, and fight to hold oil companies responsible if their actions resulted in your exposure to toxic substances. Our firm understands how devastating oil exposure can be, financially and in terms of a person’s health. We offer caring and compassionate counsel to help families seek justice and fight back.
Results That Speak
In March 2024, 3M finalized a settlement of up to $12.5 billion for U.S. public water suppliers to address PFAS contamination. The agreement covers water systems with current or future detections of "forever chemicals," with funds supporting testing, filtration, and infrastructure improvements.
Jury verdict for property owners whose land was contaminated with radioactive materials from oil and gas operations.
Verdict for pipeyard worker who contracted lung cancer from exposure to Radium-226 and other radioactive materials.
Settlement for commercial auto injury case involving a large insurance company.
No fee unless we win. Past results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
Meet the Team
With decades of combined experience in environmental law, toxic torts, and complex litigation, Stag Liuzza's attorneys have the expertise to take on the most challenging cases.
Michael G. Stag
CEO & Managing PartnerOver $16 billion in settlements and more than $1 billion in jury verdicts recovered for clients. Pioneered the field of oilfield cleanup litigation. Appointed by judges to leadership for several nationwide litigations.
View biography
Ashley M. Liuzza
COO & PartnerAppointed co-lead class counsel in major environmental cases. Extensive PFAS litigation experience. Helps people who developed meningioma as a result of being prescribed Depo-Provera.
View biography
Merritt Cunningham
PartnerLeads the pharmaceutical and medical device division. Extensive MDL and mass tort experience. Represents thousands of firefighters harmed by PFAS exposure.
View biography
Matthew D. Rogenes
PartnerPartner and trial lawyer. Trial and settlement experience in trucking cases and maritime personal injury. Recently recovered over $20 million for clients.
View biography
READY TO TALK?
If you or a loved one has been harmed by oilfield pollution, we’re here to help. Let’s discuss your case.
Get in Touch
Contact Stag Liuzza
Ready to discuss your case? Reach out for a free, confidential consultation. We respond to all inquiries within 24 hours.
One Canal Place
365 Canal Street, Suite 2850
New Orleans, LA 70130