The 2010 BP Oil Spill in the Gulf of Mexico has affected millions of people. From employment to environmental issues, the problems reach far and wide. That has led to legal issues which continue to turn into courtroom battles. Fighting those battles consumes an abundance of time and also calls for professional assistance when going down certain legal avenues.
The grand scale of this oil spill was massive. BP was responsible for dumping over 5 million barrels of oil into the Gulf of Mexico. That is over 200 million gallons of oil. It left the Gulf region with a disaster that will have staggering effects for years to come.
The Mississippi coast was also devastated by this disaster. In the midst of recovery, many people and businesses sought out legal action as there were plenty of reasons that prompted such an option. At the top of the list of legal issues has been a loss of business and profits. There have been countless lawsuits filed by businesses and individual workers because of lost wages. This group of plaintiffs includes owners and employees in areas of commercial fishing, hotels, resort communities and more. Shore towns have been negatively impacted to the point where a number of people’s livelihood were practically snatched away.
Health issues have also prompted many lawsuits. There are significant health risks as a result of the chemical and oil dispersants in the Gulf region. Potentially toxic chemicals were utilized in an attempt to disperse the oil spill and they too have caused adverse health effects.
It goes without saying that the environmental damage caused by the BP oil spill has been catastrophic. Damages to wildlife, wetlands and the entire ecosystem have been vast and widespread. This has led to the emergence of criminal and civil lawsuits filed against BP.
Damage due to the massive oil spill has effected residential, commercial and even undeveloped properties. Damage to property has even resulted from the dispersants used to clean up the spilled oil. Billions of dollars in property claims have already been filed.
Cleanup efforts have also brought about a new wave of injuries. Health problems have effected a high number of people who have been working to clean up the oil spill. The burning of the spilled oil has been responsible for a number of health issues in workers. Wrongful death lawsuits have been filed due to the negligence that caused the Deepwater Horizon explosion. Survivors of that explosion have also filed lawsuits due to the various injuries they sustained.
The lawsuits really know no bounds as BP shareholders have also gotten into the act. The company has been accused of misleading investors and shareholders which has caused BP’s value to take a significant dip. Additionally, BP is being investigated by the Securities and Exchange Commission in an attempt to discover whether or not insider trading infractions were committed in the days and weeks following the oil spill.
One extreme mishap four years ago is still affecting an entire region today. Efforts have been made by BP in an attempt to clean up this colossal mess, but it does not seem as though the company is even close to finished when it comes to doling out compensation.
If you have been affected by the 2010 BP oil spill, contact the dedicated Mississippi BP Oil Spill Claim Attorney at Barrett Law PLLC. No matter how you were effected, our legal team can help bring justice to you. Our team has the extensive experience and expertise you can count on in your fight against the BP oil spill. Contact us today for a free, confidential consultation at (800) 707-9577.