Blanchard Oil Well Blowout Claims

Yes. If the evacuation was caused by the operator's negligence or an abnormally dangerous activity, you may recover all reasonable expenses incurred because of the forced displacement, including lodging, food, lost wages, and other out-of-pocket costs.

Renters may have claims for personal property damage, evacuation expenses, lost wages, and health effects—even if they cannot claim property damage to the land itself.

Oklahoma's statute of limitations for personal injury and property damage claims is generally two years from the date of injury or damage. However, some claims may have shorter deadlines, and evidence can disappear quickly. Consult an attorney promptly.

Any settlement offer should be carefully evaluated by an attorney before you accept. Early offers rarely account for the full scope of damages, including long-term property value diminution, future medical needs, and ongoing contamination issues.

Class actions are possible when many people suffer similar damages from the same incident. Whether a class action makes sense depends on the specific facts. Both individual lawsuits and class actions can be effective depending on your circumstances.

The OCC investigates oil and gas incidents. Their findings can be valuable evidence in civil lawsuits, but the OCC investigation is separate from any private legal claim. You do not need to wait for the OCC to conclude before pursuing your own case.

Oklahoma law allows recovery for emotional distress that accompanies physical injury, property damage, or other tangible harm. Being suddenly displaced from your home qualifies as a serious disruption that can support emotional distress damages.

Photograph and video any visible contamination or damage. Keep all receipts for evacuation expenses. Maintain a written log of symptoms and medical visits. Do NOT clean up contaminated areas until they're professionally documented.

Potentially liable parties include the well operator, the drilling contractor, equipment manufacturers, and any other parties whose negligence contributed to the blowout. An investigation will identify all responsible parties.

Diminished property value is a compensable damage under Oklahoma law. Even after cleanup, properties near oil and gas incidents often suffer lasting stigma that reduces market value.

We work on contingency for oil well blowout claims—you pay nothing upfront and no fees unless we win your case. All consultations are free and confidential.

Exposure to hydrogen sulfide (H2S), volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and other substances can cause respiratory issues, headaches, nausea, skin irritation, and eye burning. Some effects may not appear immediately. See a doctor and mention the exposure.