Gulf Oil Spill Lawyers
On Aug. 10, 2010, the U.S. government estimated that a total of 4.9 million barrels of oil had flooded into Gulf of Mexico waters since the Deepwater Horizon oil spill began four months earlier. It is the largest offshore oil spill in the history of the industry.
It has been predicted that the Deepwater Horizon oil spill will be 16 times as damaging as the Exxon Valdez disaster in Alaska in 1989.
British Petroleum (BP), the company found responsible for the disaster, estimates that the oil spill will cost $6.1 billion. BP confirmed it had deposited an initial $3 billion into a $20 billion escrow account to pay for the spill, after finishing negotiations with the U.S. Department of Justice. The company plans to deposit $5 billion a year into the escrow account over the next four years.
BP Oil Spill Lawyer
If you are one of the thousands of people harmed by the oil spill, you should contact a BP oil spill lawyer, an attorney who specializes in obtaining compensation for damages caused by the historic spill. A BP oil spill attorney can review your case for free during an initial consultation and tell you how your circumstances might allow you to recover damages. We are investigating oil spill lawsuits on behalf of individuals all across the Gulf.
Who Has the Oil Spill Hurt?
The explosion of the Deepwater Horizon oilrig that started the spill is the subject of numerous financial loss claims. Individuals have lost their jobs, their businesses and more as a result of the disaster and should be compensated.
Among those who have suffered as a result of the Deepwater Horizon explosion are:
- Homeowners
- Commercial and sport fishing businesses
- Tourism and travel businesses
- Restaurants
- Seafood industry
- Hotels
- Ship and boat builders
- Those who provide supplies and services to all of the above
Contact an Oil Spill Attorney
The lives as well as livelihoods of thousands have been damaged or destroyed by this unprecedented disaster. If you or a family member is among those whose lives have been affected, contact an oil spill attorney for legal help. Our lawyers have an unparalleled knowledge of the laws regarding the spill and work aggressively to obtain the best compensation possible for their clients.
We believe that the responsible companies should be held accountable for their actions. For more information about how we can help you, please contact our BP oil spill lawyers today. We are available to investigate financial loss claims for individuals and families in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Texas and Florida. Call today and schedule a FREE case evaluation.