Oil Spill Lawyers
Protecting Families and Communities After an Oil Spill
Chaffin Luhana’s lawyers are here to help you recover when an oil spill disrupts your health, home, and livelihood.
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Chaffin Luhana helps victims take legal action to recover what’s been lost and move forward.
Oil spills can devastate lives, causing lasting harm to people’s health, homes, and livelihoods. Many victims face serious medical problems, emotional distress, and financial strain as they try to recover. If you or a loved one were exposed to an oil spill, whether by joining a cleanup crew or living nearby, you may be coping with both physical symptoms and the disruption of your daily life.
Chemicals like Corexit, the substance used to disperse oil during cleanup, along with oil fumes and direct skin contact, can cause long-term illness, cancer, and even death. Chaffin Luhana’s oil spill lawyers help victims and their families hold negligent companies accountable and pursue the compensation they need to restore their health, stability, and peace of mind.
Over $1 Billion Recovered to Help Clients Move Forward
We help injury survivors recover compensation for:
Medical Expenses
Long-Term Care Needs
Loss of Enjoyment of Life
Emotional Distress
Pain and Suffering
Lost Past and Future Wages or Income
An Experienced Oil Spill Law Firm
Other Types of Environmental & Contamination Claims We Handle
Unsafe handling of hazardous materials can cause lasting environmental damage and a variety of exposure-related claims.
Asbestos & Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is an aggressive cancer caused by long-term asbestos exposure, often from occupational or environmental contact. Claims can be brought years after exposure, once symptoms or diagnosis appear.
Hazardous Waste & Mesothelioma
Hazardous waste claims stem from improper disposal or handling of dangerous materials, such as asbestos, toxic chemicals, or heavy metals. You may be eligible to bring a claim if exposure led to serious respiratory illness or cancer.
Toxic Exposure & Illness
Toxic exposure claims arise when repeated contact with hazardous substances causes chronic illness or injury. These cases often involve workplace exposure or environmental contamination that develops over time.
Toxic Water Contamination
Toxic water contamination occurs when harmful chemicals or substances pollute drinking water sources, leading to serious health problems. You may have a claim if contaminated water caused illness or long-term exposure in your home or community.
Our Legal Team
Oil Spill Lawyers Who Care
We believe in showing up for our clients every step of the way.
With more than 250 years of combined experience, our attorneys, social workers, nurses, and legal professionals lead with care and fight with purpose.
Why People Choose Chaffin Luhana
It’s Not Just What We Do. It’s How We Show Up for the People We Serve.
We Listen First. Then We Lead.
We know traumatic stories can be are hard to tell. We’ll never rush you or judge you. We make space for what you’ve been through before we build a path forward.
Relentlessly Skilled. Fiercely Human.
Our team includes seasoned trial lawyers, former prosecutors, nurses, paralegals, and social workers, — combining sharp legal strategy with real compassion. You’ll feel both.
Known for Results. Remembered for Care.
Winning your case matters. But helping you move forward — legally, emotionally, and financially — is what sets us apart.
Nationwide Reach: Local Offices in Connecticut, New York, Pittsburgh, and West Virginia
Environmental Damage Runs Deep
Chaffin Luhana is here for you.
Oil Spill FAQs
1. What Compensation Can I Receive From an Oil Spill Lawsuit?
If you were harmed by an oil spill, you may be eligible for compensation that helps you recover physically and financially. Damages can include medical expenses, lost wages, property cleanup and repair costs, serious health impairment and pain and suffering. In some cases, victims may also receive compensation for long-term health care, relocation expenses, or the emotional toll of exposure. Our lawyers will evaluate your situation to determine the full value of your claim.
2. How Does an Oil Spill Affect my Health?
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), oil consists of many compounds that can cause severe health effects like heart and liver damage, stunted growth, respiratory issues, immune system effects, and death.
People who come into contact with the oil can inhale the fumes and experience skin rashes and blisters. Long-term exposure to toxins in the oil is what leads to the more serious health effects listed above.
3. What is Corexit?
Corexit is the brand name for a line of oil dispersants that are used in the oil spill cleanup process. Long-term exposure to one of the compounds in Corexit can lead to damage to red blood cells, kidneys and liver.
4. Who Is Responsible For Paying Damages After an Oil Spill?
Responsibility for oil spill damages often lies with the company or contractor that caused or failed to properly contain the spill. In some cases, multiple parties may share liability — including cleanup firms, equipment manufacturers, or vessel operators. An experienced oil spill attorney can investigate your case, identify all responsible parties, and pursue the compensation you deserve.
5. Is the BP Oils Spill Lawsuit Still Active?
Many people who worked on the cleanup crews for the BP oil spill known as, “Deep Water Horizon”, and people who lived in areas affected by it, have active claims against BP Oil. If you or a loved one has experienced health issues due to the oil spill, reach out to our oil spill lawyers for a free case review today.
6. When Should I Hire an Oil Spill Lawyer?
If you or a loved one has experienced negative health effects, property damage or a loss of your livelihood due to an oil spill, you should contact an oil spill lawyer. Many firms, including ours, offer free case evaluations so you can get answers right away.
7. How Long Do I Have To File an Oil Spill Claim?
The time limit to file a claim, known as the statute of limitations, varies by state and the type of damages you have suffered. Waiting too long can make it harder to gather evidence and prove your case. To protect your right to compensation, it’s best to contact an oil spill lawyer as soon as possible after exposure or property damage occurs.
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