LOOP Oil Spill Lawyers

Have you suffered any damages due to the LOOP Oil Spill?

Lost catches. Damaged gear. Canceled trips. Slowed business. If the Louisiana Offshore Oil Port (LOOP) oil spill hurt your livelihood, we can help you understand your options. No upfront cost to talk.

On Thursday, February 26, oil was discovered nearly 20 miles from Port Fourchon after a failure at the Louisiana Offshore Oil Port (LOOP). Around 32,000 gallons of crude oil were released into the Gulf of Mexico as a result of the LOOP spill.

Although crews shut down the system to prevent a larger disaster, the discharged oil poses a significant threat to the local environment and economy.

Although crews shut down the system to prevent a larger disaster, the discharged oil poses a significant threat to the local environment and economy.

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This spill and its aftermath can cause extensive damage to marine ecosystems, harm wildlife, and disrupt the livelihoods of those who depend on the Gulf for their income, such as fishermen and tourism operators. 

Given the potential for long-term environmental and economic consequences, those affected by the spill may require compensation to recover financial losses and address the damages caused by the incident. 

Since 1957, the lawyers of Domengeaux Wright Roy & Edwards have stood with hard-working people along the Louisiana coast. We’ve won millions of dollars for clients in offshore and maritime cases. If the LOOP oil spill cost you money, you don’t have to figure this out alone.

Did the LOOP Oil Spill Cost You Money?

If you work the waters around Houma, Port Fourchon, Grand Isle, Cocodrie, Dulac, or anywhere in Terrebonne and Lafourche Parish, you already know the damage a spill can do. An oil slick in Port Fourchon or contamination in Terrebonne Bay doesn’t just hurt one boat. It hurts the whole coast. This includes:

  • Fishermen 
  • Oyster fishermen
  • Shrimpers
  • Crabbers
  • Seafood processors
  • Docks
  • Deckhands
  • Restaurants
  • Physically injured parties
  • Families and others 

You Have Rights

Under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990, responsible parties are liable for cleanup costs and damages. This means that individuals and businesses who suffer financial losses due to the spill may be entitled to compensation.

You may have a claim if the spill caused you:

  • Lost catches or reduced harvests
  • Contaminated or damaged fishing gear
  • Canceled charter trips and lost bookings
  • Lost income or wages
  • Vessel contamination and cleanup costs
  • Lost seafood inventory or spoiled product
  • Supply problems or rising seafood costs
  • Property damage
  • Slower business because of closures or buyer concerns

You do not need to see oil on your boat to have a claim. Closures, lost sales, and contamination concerns can all cost you money. If your livelihood took a hit, call us. We can help.

Who May Qualify for a LOOP Oil Spill Claim

The LOOP oil spill touched the entire coastal economy. We are reviewing Louisiana Offshore oil spill claims for many kinds of workers and businesses.

  • Commercial Shrimpers, Crabbers, and Oyster Harvesters & Lease Holders

    Lost catches, closed waters, and contaminated gear can wipe out your income fast. If Oyster Basin 12 is closed for the oil spill or your fishing grounds were shut down, we want to hear from you. We provide legal help for oyster harvesters, shrimpers, and fishers across the coast.

  • Charter Boat and Fishing Captains

    Canceled trips and lost bookings add up quickly. If the spill cost you revenue, downtime, or cleanup costs, you may be owed compensation. We offer legal help for boat captains who lost work because of the spill.

  • Seafood Docks, Processors, and Distributors

    Lost inventory, spoiled product, and broken supply chains can hurt your bottom line for months. If your business slowed down because of the spill, you may have a claim.

  • Local Restaurants and Coastal Businesses

    Seafood prices spiking? Short on supply? Eco-tourism slowing down? Restaurants, suppliers, and tourism businesses tied to the coast may also qualify.

Types of Losses We Help Recover

A Gulf oil spill lawsuit can cover far more than visible damage. Depending on your situation, you may be able to seek compensation for the LOOP oil spill, including:

  • Lost fishing, shrimping, crabbing, and oyster income
  • Lost charter income and cancelled trips
  • LOOP oil spill boat damage and vessel cleanup
  • Gear and equipment damage (if the oil spill damaged my fishing gear)
  • Lost seafood sales and spoiled inventory
  • Business interruption and lost contracts
  • Crew and deckhand wage losses
  • Property damage
  • Other documented money losses

If you are not sure whether your losses count, that’s exactly what a free call is for. A LOOP oil spill lawyer can walk you through it in plain terms.

What To Do Right Now

You can protect your claim with a few simple steps. The sooner you start, the better.

1. Keep working if you can, and keep records. Save trip tickets, catch logs, booking records, receipts, and any records (latitude/longitude) of where you normally fish.

2. Gather your numbers. Tax returns, bank statements, seafood dealer receipts, and invoices help show what you earned before the spill.

3. Take photos. Snap pictures of any contamination, gear damage/oiling, or vessel cleanup.

4. Save any notices. Keep government closure notices, advisories, or anything about oil spill cleanup in Dulac or other closures near you.

5. Call a lawyer before you sign anything. A claims hotline or in-person claims office may be set up after a spill. Before you accept any offer, talk to us so you understand what your losses are really worth.

You don’t have to face the oil company and its lawyers alone. We can help you understand and protect your rights.

Why Choose Domengeaux Wright Roy & Edwards?

  • Experience with oil spill cases. Our firm was appointed co-lead counsel for the Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee, representing the thousands of individuals and businesses along the Gulf Coast who were affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in 2010.
  • Local roots since 1957. We were founded in Louisiana, and we’ve spent decades fighting for the people who work these waters.
  • Proven maritime and offshore results. We’ve recovered millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements for offshore and maritime clients.
  • We know this coast. From Houma to Grand Isle, we understand how the seafood economy works and how a spill ripples through it.
  • We prepare every case to win. We dig into the facts, organize the records, and stand up to powerful oil companies and their insurers.
  • You speak to a lawyer. We’re not a billboard firm. We give your case the personal attention it deserves.

We proudly represent people who were harmed by the negligence of large companies across Louisiana. Let us handle the fight so you can focus on your family and your work.

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Don’t Wait. Your Livelihood Is on the Line.

If the Louisiana Offshore Oil Port spill cost you catches, gear, trips, inventory, or income, you may be owed LOOP oil spill financial compensation. Let us help you understand your rights and fight for what you deserve.

 We Can Help You Understand Your Options and Take the Next Steps