Are You a Victim of the BP Gulf Coast Oil Spill?
Our Gulf Coast and wildlife aren't the only victims of the Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion which occurred on April 20th. If you are a shrimper, fisherman, oyster fisherman, or an individual or business that is suffering due to the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico along the Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama coastlines, you may be entitled to significant compensation.
To ensure you receive the compensation you deserve, contact Brent J. Rhodes one of the largest personal injury firms in the south with extensive experience in offshore claims. We are accessible and ready to work with you immediately. Fill out the form below for your personal free case evaluation to see if you have a claim or call our office at 1-877-360-BRENT to speak with Brent J. Rhodes
About the Deepwater Horizon Oil Rig Explosion and Spill
On April 20th, Deepwater Horizon oil rig, operated by BP and owned by Transocean Ltd., exploded in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Louisiana resulting in the presumed deaths of 11 offshore drillers (who remain missing) and thousands of gallons of oil spilling into the Gulf. The oil rig sank two days later and oil leaks from an undersea well continue to flow into the ocean at an estimated rate of 210,000 gallons per day. As of May 3rd, the spill was five to ten miles off the coast of Louisiana and spreading as far as the Alabama and Florida coastlines.
The oil spill has had a severe affect on wildlife in the area, including birds and marine life off the coast, resulting in huge losses in the seafood industry and other businesses relying on the Gulf of Mexico. BP has enlisted the help of local fishermen, the government, and other entities to proactively stop the leak, manage surface cleanup, and rescue wildlife.
How the Oil Spill Affects You
Several industries feel the impact of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, including the commercial fishing industry in the Gulf of Mexico and those oyster fishermen, shrimpers, and other fishermen who are responsible for 40 percent of the seafood caught in the continental United States. Additionally, as the oil reaches the shore, the tourism industry along the Gulf Coast's popular beaches may also see an impact from the spill and those businesses may be entitled to damages and profit losses, including hoteliers. Even restaurateurs across the United States can expect to see a spike in seafood prices and possible seafood shortages which in turn affects their revenue stream.
Many businesses and individuals along the Gulf Coast may be eligible for compensation for profit loss, loss wages, and property damage, including:
- Shrimpers
- Oyster harvesters
- Crab harvesters
- Fishermen
- Oil and gas companies in the Gulf of Mexico and along the Gulf Coast
- Hoteliers
- Beachfront businesses
- Restaurateurs
- Individuals and businesses who experienced property damage
