Cases Related to the BP Oil Spill: Deep Horizon Explosion Claims
Due to the unprecedented nature of the explosion and sinking of the oil rig the Transocean Deepwater Horizon in the Gulf of Mexico, numerous lives have been lost and others forever changed due to physical injuries and property damage. For an immediate personal consultation with me, call 713-621-2552.
I have experience representing clients in wrongful death cases, maritime cases, serious physical injury cases, commercial loss cases, property damage and loss of income cases. The psychological effect of witnessing this tragedy and the aftermath is a real injury that can inhibit the ability to work in the future.
There are legal remedies available to you if as a result of the BP oil spill, you have lost a loved one, suffered physical injuries, incurred property damage, have or will have loss of income due to your injuries or due to a negative impact on your ability to earn a living, or will suffer an economic loss due to your property diminishing in value.
Many who bravely assisted in the cleanup operation are now suffering from the side effects of exposure to toxic chemicals. The legal issues continue to change in this very serious matter, and recently, BP filed a lawsuit claiming that the settlements being paid by the current Czar were too high. The claims administrator is now facing legal action, with currently 160,000 claims in process. There has been to date, about $1.8 billion paid out in 26, 580 claims, and many, many more awaiting resolution. If you feel that your claim is not being handled professionally, contact my firm for assistance.
Serious physical injuries suffered as a result of the BP oil spill include:
- Burn injuries;
- Head injuries;
- Hearing loss;
- Vision loss;
- Post traumatic stress disorder.
Cases of toxic exposure include the following symptoms:
- Headache, dizziness;
- Loss of memory;
- High blood pressure;
- Respiratory problems;
- Bronchitis, persistent cough, asthma;
- Severe skin rashes;
- Burns from chemical exposure;
- Gastrointestinal tract problems;
- Birth defects, DNA damage;
- Cancer.
Loss of income cases include those related to:
- Lost income due to the death of your loved one in the explosion and/or fire;
- Loss of wages due to serious personal injuries as a result of the explosion and /or fire;
- Loss of value of your business as a result of the oil spill due to the sinking of the rig;
- Loss to commercial shrimpers as a result of the oil spill due to the sinking of the rig;
- Loss to commercial fishermen as a result of the oil spill due to the sinking of the rig; Page: Car Accidents
Contact us for more information about recovering fair compensation in a BP oil spill claim.