The BP oil spill in April of 2010 was an unusual event that piqued the curiosity of the residents of coastal communities. The spill was all over the news, but the beaches remained open, so curious people could get as close as they wanted to to the oily water. Some of the people that went to look at the beach even went in the water. Most people who went to look at the oil spill walked along the beach, surveying the damage from what they thought was a safe distance. They were not thinking about whether the oil spill posed a threat to their health. Oil does have a profound effect on human and environmental health, so it is a good thing that the beaches eventually closed, and people were prohibited from going near them.
The environmental and economic effects of the BP oil spill were disastrous and far-reaching. Some of the people who suffered effects from the spill are the people who walked on the beaches or swam in the water after the spill. Some of those people have experienced illnesses or injuries because of their exposure to oil and oil spill cleanup agents. The health effects include respiratory ailments, rashes, fertility problems, and other ailments. Some of the children born to women who were able to conceive after being exposed to the oil were born with respiratory issues, skin sensitivities, and other health concerns. Research on the health effects of petroleum hydrocarbons does indicate that exposure to those substances increases the risk of spontaneous abortion in women and poor semen quality in exposed men. Unfortunately, the health effects that the people who live in the area of the oil spill are suffering are sometimes difficult to link directly to oil exposure. This means that many of the claims for damages that were filed by people who got sick, who had children that were born sick, or who had fertility issues after the oil spill were denied.
Barrett Law PLLC: BP Oil Spill Attorneys Helping Mississippi Oil Spill Victims
The BP oil spill caused a lot of damage to the Gulf Coast, and people have suffered various injuries and losses. If you got hurt or sick, or a family member died because of the BP oil spill and you have not yet received compensation, the Mississippi BP Oil Spill Attorneys at Barrett Law PLLC may be able to help you. Our experienced attorneys have assisted many oil spill victims, and we are here to help you. Call the compassionate and dedicated Mississippi Oil Spill Attorneys at Barrett Law PLLC today at 1 (601) 790-1505, to schedule your free, initial consultation.
