As someone who is working with Gulf residents every day to see to it that they receive compensation for the harm caused by the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill, I was disheartened to see that the Trump administration is now loosening many of the protections put in place by the Obama administration. Politics aside, I think we can all agree that had BP’s operation been adequately regulated, there is a significant chance that the 2010 Gulf spill could have been avoided. The people physically, emotionally, and financially devastated by that spill still have not been adequately compensated for their damages, so it seems wildly premature to already be loosening the regulations aimed at protecting us all from future spills.
Do you have a health condition arising from your contact with the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill? Did you participate in the cleanup effort or come into contact with dispersants? You may be entitled to a portion of settlement funds. If you think your health condition entitles you to some of the BP Deepwater Horizon settlement, having experienced counsel help you attain your fair share is critical. Barrett Law has expertise in BP Oil Spill litigation and has the experience to help you through this process. Contact us now at (601) 790-1505.
New Regulations Loosen Oversight of Gulf Oil Industry
Many of the safety regulations put in place by the Obama administration as a result of the BP Oil Spill are set to be undone by the Trump administration, which has declared them, “unnecessary regulatory burdens.” The change in rules was announced in May and is at the request of the oil industry.
The list of the Trump administration’s proposed changes should be chilling to anyone who remembers the day nine years ago when the Deepwater Horizon platform blowout preventer failed, leading to a catastrophic failure of the platform, the deaths of 11 platform employees, and injuries to countless others. To be changed are rules relating to more precise operating requirements for offshore crews in tracking pressure in underwater wells, more real-time monitoring by oil companies, and more rigorous inspections of blowout preventers on the offshore facilities. I am disheartened by this proposed change and believe that it demonstrates that the oil industry has too secure a grip on Washington D.C.
What Should You Do If You Were Injured or Harmed By the 2010 BP Oil Spill
Regardless of the current state of politics, you deserve compensation for harms you suffered as a result of the 2010 BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill. If you were injured or developed a health condition as a result of the spill or its cleanup, you are due compensation for your medical costs, loss of work, and ongoing pain and suffering. 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 (601) 790-1505.
