BP Gulf Oil Spill
More than 42,000 gallons of oil have been leaking daily following a massive explosion on an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico, with the potential to cause major economic and environmental damage.
Several class action lawsuits against British Petroleum ("BP") and several other companies with ties to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill has been filed. The firm of Davis & Crump seeks to represent individuals and businesses that have incurred damages related to the disaster, including; real property damages; personal property damages; loss of profits and earning capacity; loss of commercial and subsistence use of natural resources; increased costs of public services; and personal injury.
The oil spill resulted from the explosion and sinking of the oil platform Deepwater Horizon in the Gulf of Mexico on April 20th. Coast Guard officials estimate 5,000 barrels a day are leaking into the Gulf. The oil slick made landfall in southern Louisiana and is moving east.
Some experts are calling this the worst environmental crisis since the Exxon Valdez spill and are predicting the economic impact to be greater than that associated with Hurricane Katrina . They estimate the massive oil spill has the potential to negatively affect the entire Gulf coastline for years to come. This includes a negative economic impact on thousands who earn their livelihood in the fishing industry, as well as tourism, itself a major industry along the scenic oceanfront. Additionally, the environmental impact is expected to be severe, with oil and byproducts damaging fragile marshlands, marine and bird life.
If you have a home, business, or other property along the shoreline, your real estate investment may be in danger. The 1990 Oil Pollution Act, which was enacted after the Exxon-Valdez oil spill, was enacted to protect property owner’s rights such as yours. Class action lawsuits have already been filed in several states. Do not wait. Call our oil rig spill attorneys now and protect your interests.
Davis & Crump has an experienced mass tort section that includes lawyers and staff who have handled numerous mass tort cases. Protection of people, their property, and their livelihood from large corporate polluters is one of Davis & Crump’s top priorities. Our attorneys are fighting to make a difference in the lives of those threatened by environmental pollution.
CONTACT US
If you or your business have been affected by the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, contact the oil rig spill lawyers at Davis & Crump, P. C. at 1-800-277-0300 or locally at 228-863-6000, or email us at info@daviscrump.com . Davis & Crump, P. C. is actively handling claims for loss of income, damage to personal and real property, and injuries.