BP Oil Spill

An oil-drilling rig in the Gulf of Mexico exploded April 20, 2010. The results are devastating. The sunken rig is reportedly leaking some 5 million barrels of oil per day from two massive cracks in the structure. Known as the “Deepwater Horizon,” the rig is located 50 miles off the coast of Louisiana. The oil it is leaking is affecting the waters and economies of Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama, Florida and Texas.

Exacerbated by increased wind activity in the past weeks, the oil spill is not only significantly damaging the marine life and ecosystems in the waters of the Gulf, but it is also causing significant financial loss to fishermen, shrimpers, commercial boaters, local hotels and tourism-driven businesses who are no longer able to operate due to tainted waters and sullied coastlines.

If you have been affected by this massive Gulf oil spill, you may qualify to seek financial compensation from the companies responsible for the spill. Although the total loss cannot yet be determined, some maritime companies are already reporting a significant economic loss. For more information about the devastating oil spill, or to speak with a qualified attorney about the damages you face, contact our BP oil spill lawyers today. We are accepting cases on behalf of fishermen, shrimpers, landowners, commercial boating companies, and others who believe they are losing money as a result of the explosion.

Devastation Mounts: Economic Loss, Environmental Damage, Lives Lost

To date, 11 workers are missing and assumed to be dead as a result of the initial explosion and ensuing oil leak. The oil being released is viscous and thick, similar to roofing tar. Officials from the U.S. Coast Guard announced they are cleaning the contaminated waters by containing areas of water, setting a fire and burning off the crude oil slick.

Oil Spill Traveling at Rapids Speeds, Could Affect Millions

As of April 27, 2010, the oil had already traveled 30 miles toward the U.S. and spanned an area that was 48 miles long and 80 miles wide (due to uneven borders, the precise surface area is indeterminable). While it is expected to reach coastline within a week, experts agree that it may take months to fully clean up and stop the oil spill, should any hiccups arise along the way.

The last oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico took place in June 1979 when an oilrig in Mexican waters exploded and leaked about 140 million gallons of oil. It took 8 months for this spill to be capped, and many more to clean the water as much as possible.

Although rescue workers are working tirelessly to limit the scope of the already massive damage caused by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, further devastation will occur until the spill is contained and the waters are clean. A number of individuals and businesses who have or are expected to suffer financial losses due to this spill have already filed a lawsuit against BP plc, Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. and the Cameron International Corporation, alleging the companies were negligent.

Have You Been Affected?

If you are one of the many who has been affected by this devastating event, contact our Gulf oil spill lawyers for legal assistance. We will evaluate the details of your specific circumstances and will help you seek the compensation you need to move forward.

BP Oil Spill Breaking News

"BP to establish $20 billion fund for Gulf cleanup and compensation"

The Obama administration and British Petroleum (BP) have furthered negotiations for a cleanup and compensation fund for the oil spill that devastated the Gulf of Mexico.

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"Panel hears testimony on BP oil spill"

During its third round of meetings, a federal panel working to determine the precise cause of the BP oil spill heard testimony focusing on human errors that may have contr...

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"Gulf oil spill could be contained soon"

There hasn't been much positive news in regards to the Gulf oil spill, but that trend may be ending as the Coast Guard says the spilled oil will be contained wit...

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Devastation Mounts: Economic Loss, Environmental Damage, Lives Lost

Oil Spill Traveling at Rapids Speeds, Could Affect Millions

Have You Been Affected?

BP Oil Spill Breaking News

"BP to establish $20 billion fund for Gulf cleanup and compensation"

"Panel hears testimony on BP oil spill"

"Gulf oil spill could be contained soon"

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