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How Would I Prove My Oil Spill Damages?

Oil Spill damages can be proven in a variety of ways. In the case of economic losses associated with lost business income, typically tax returns and other income records from previous years can be used. However, losses can also be proven with expert testimony regarding the downturn caused by the spill.

In the case of commercial fishermen, records (if available) of prior years income could serve as a starting point. In the cases where written records are not available, expert witnesses may also be called to establish the amount of income that would have been generated during this fishing season by a particular vessel.

In the case of small businesses along the coastline, again a comparison of last year’s income during this same time period may serve as a basis to prove lost income this year. Also, records of actual cancelled bookings or lack of bookings during the next few months would also serve as evidence. WE RECOMMEND ANY CANCELED BOOKINGS BE DOCUMENTED FROM THIS POINT FORWARD INCLUDING A QUICK EMAIL OR FAX FORM THE CANCELING PARTY STATING THAT THE CANCELATION IS DUE TO THE OIL SPILL (assuming such to be true). This may be particularly important as we are now moving into the spring and early summer season which no doubt generates significant profits and income for coastline businesses.


Our office is screening and accepting certain oil spill loss of income and economic damage claims from Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida.  To determine if we can help you with your claim, please fill out the simple form below.  We will contact you immediately to more fully explore if we can accept your claim.  Our office has successfully collected significant damages for hundreds of clients involved in several mass claim cases including the Vioxx claims as well as numerous homeowners on the Gulf Coast arising out of improper application of pesticide in their homes.  This form will allow us to get started for you.  We look forward to helping you. Timothy Young.

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