People here in Mississippi that were harmed by the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill often come to me with the same refrain, “there’s no more money to distribute,” or “BP has already paid all the money it’s going to pay.” I always try to disabuse people of these notions, as there is still more money to pay for damages to those whom BP harmed. A great example of this is the fact that BP recently gave the government of Mexico—not the fishermen, not the citizens—$25 million related to the BP oil spill. That money appears to me to be in trade for continuing to remain silent regarding the spill and its effects on Mexican fisheries and people.
Were you affected by the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill? Did you participate in the cleanup effort or come into contact with dispersants? Did you rent out your boat to those participating in the cleanup effort? Any of 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 (601) 790-1505.
Mexico Receives 2018 Payment
As is common knowledge at this point, BP has agreed to pay more than $60 billion in the United States for its actions that resulted in the Deepwater Horizon spill and its aftermath. Now, over eight years later, Mexico settled with BP for $25.5 million. This settlement comes in trade for Mexico dropping its lawsuit against BP, but must be seen in a broader context. BP has also entered into multiple multi-million dollar deals with the Mexican government recently and settling their case likely played in Mexico’s favor to attain these deals.
As in the U.S, the big question surrounding the Mexican settlement is whether any of the funds in question will reach those affected and harmed by the spill. 10,000 Mexican fisherman are still suing BP for the physical and economic harm they suffered as a result of the spill. It appears that the Mexican government ignored scientific evidence that could have been used to bolster its legal case against BP.
I am confident that all of this seems very familiar to those suffering in Mississippi and other Gulf states. The point of this blog post is not to go too in-depth regarding Mexico’s secretive settlement with BP, it is to underscore that if BP was able to come up with $25.5 million along with other multi-million dollar investments, they likely have the funds available to fully compensate folks here in the U.S. that continue to suffer as a result of their recklessness connected to the Deepwater Horizon spill and its aftermath.
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 might be 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. The only way to 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 oil spill defense attorneys that are focused on denying your compensation for the harm you experienced. Contact us now at (601) 790-1505.
