Oil Spill Growing in the Gulf Of Mexico

Individuals, Businesses and Communities May Be Eligible to File Claims for Damages

The explosion of the Deepwater Horizon oil platform created a massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. The oil slick made landfall in southern Louisiana on April 30th, and has now neared Florida’s Panhandle beaches. BP has made several attempts to stem the flow of oil, all of which failed. On June 2nd, a temporary cap is to be fitted in place, but oil will still leak. The end of the crisis won’t come until two relief wells, meant to plug the reservoir for good, are finished sometime in August.

The disaster has property owners, businesses and officials from Louisiana to northwest Florida preparing for an environmental catastrophe in the months ahead.

Individuals and businesses may incur damages related to the disaster, including:

• Real and personal property damages
• Loss of profits and earnings
• Loss of commercial use of natural resources

Commercial fisheries, dock and marina owners, waterfront property owners, commercial and private boat owners and city, county or state governments may face property damages and loss of income as a result of this spill.

The US Coast Guard estimates more than 5,000 barrels of oil per day (more than 200,000 gallons!) is presently leaking into the Gulf of Mexico, and will continue until the well is plugged, devastating the coastal areas of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and northwest Florida for months to come.

If you or your business has been negatively impacted by the Gulf oil spill, you may be eligible to bring claims against BP and others responsible for the damages. Contact our office today for more information or to review your situation.