Commercial Fisherman, Shrimper, and Seafood Processors along the Gulf of Mexico May Have Claims Against BP and Transocean for Impact of Oil Spill
The Deepwater Horizon, a semisubmersible oil drilling rig working approximately 50 miles off the shore of Louisiana on Mississippi Canyon block 252, caught fire on April 20, 2010, resulting in a tragic explosion that left 11 maritime workers dead and 17 crew members injured.
The subsequent oil spill caused by the explosion has already leaked millions of gallons of oil into the Gulf of Mexico, closing fishing grounds and disrupting the freight traffic along the entire Gulf coastline. Thousands of commercial fishing vessels based in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida are feeling the financial impact of the oil spill on their livelihood. Many fishing fleets in the area are tied to the docks because the U.S. government issued a ban on fishing in some federal waters.
The effect of an oil spill on the Gulf Coast and the Texas economies is being felt by commercial fishermen, shrimpers, and coastal restaurants and property owners, as well as the tourism industry. The economic harm caused by this disaster may be felt for years to come.
If your livelihood has been endangered or you have suffered a financial loss due to the Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion and oil spill, you may be eligible to seek compensation against the following entities:
- Transocean: owner and operator of oil rig
- BP: holders of the lease
- Halliburton: cementer of the well
- Cameron: manufacturer of the blow-out-preventer
If you or your business has been harmed financially by the BP oil spill, the Wyly Law Firm will aggressively pursue claims against all liable parties to help you get your business back on track. You may be entitled to extra expenses you incur because of the spill, as well as equipment repair or replacement costs. You may also be entitled to money for lost past and future earnings, and the destruction of irreplaceable items such as the fishing beds where you have earned your livelihood.
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If you have a business in the Texas Gulf Coast region and you have been impacted by the oil rig explosion and resulting oil spill you may be entitled to file a claim.
At the Wyly Law Firm, P.C., our law office is dedicated to standing up for the rights of injured workers or those whose livelihoods are impacted by maritime accidents resulting in oil spills. From our office in Houston, we've represented countless individuals and businesses throughout the area.
We treat our clients with the respect they deserve and respond to all initial inquiries within 24 hours. Our founder, Brad T. Wyly, advocates for his clients and provides one-on-one personalized service. To schedule a free consultation with a Houston maritime lawyer, call us 713-574-7034 or contact us online to discuss your case.
