While there has been a settlement in many of the BP Oil Spill cases, there is still no end in sight to litigation and compensation for those affected by the spill. The first question people ask me when we start discussing Spill settlements is, “what is the process for getting paid for the harm my family and I have suffered?” To answer this question, and the many others that stem from it, I wrote the following blog.
Were you affected by the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill? Did you participate in the cleanup effort or come into contact with dispersants? Those activities may entitle you to a portion of settlement funds. If you think you are entitled to some of the BP Deepwater Horizon settlement, having experienced counsel help you attain your fair share is critical. Barrett Law has expertise in Gulf oil spill litigation and has the experience to help you through this process. Contact us now at (800) 707-9577.
BP is Not Done Paying Out Oil Spill-Related Claims
If the BP Oil Spill injured you or caused you physical, emotional, or economic damages, you are due financial compensation for those injuries. BP and its subsidiaries settled their case with the federal government and Gulf states, agreeing to pay for removal of oil from the Gulf, treatment of medical issues arising from the spill and its cleanup, business profit lost due to oil in the Gulf environment, and other damages. To attain your fair share of compensation, you will need the help of an experienced oil spill attorney and will need to follow the following steps.
Step One—Your first step is to submit evidence of a medical condition, business loss, or any other damages to the claim fund’s administrator. This submission must contain all evidence supporting your case, damages, and reasons that you deserve compensation now. I have done this sort of submission for clients and can help you determine what needs to be submitted.
Step Two—Submit a notice of intent to sue. This submission triggers your inclusion as a plaintiff in the legal claims against BP and its subsidiaries. Again, can prepare this document for you.
Step Three—Decide whether you would like to engage in mediation or not. Mediation is the opportunity for the parties in a lawsuit to sit down and try to settle claims without going to court. You are under no obligation to mediate your case, but you must decide whether or not this is an option you will elect to try. I can help provide you with the pros and cons to mediation and will help you regardless of your decision.
Step Four—You may have to request a “notice of review” if the claim administrator denied your initial claim.
What Should You Do If You Were Injured or Harmed By the 2010 BP Oil Spill?
If you were harmed as a result of the 2010 BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill or its cleanup, you are due compensation for your losses. You may have heard that it is too late to file a claim or that there is no longer a way to attain compensation for your damages. You may also be able to submit a new application if your earlier attempts were unsuccessful. Don’t let rumors and misleading information get in the way of attaining compensation—the exclusive way to fully understand your options is to hire an attorney with extensive experience in getting BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill claims paid.
Call Barrett Law now, an experienced Mississippi BP Oil Spill law firm, to represent you if you were harmed as a result of the Spill. Barrett Law has the experience to take on defense attorneys that are focused on denying your compensation for the harm you experienced. Contact us now at (800) 707-9577.
