Do I have a claim?
Many people are wondering if they may have a claim as a result of the BP Oil Spill/Leak. If you work in a business or industry that is impacted, you may be able to recover damages equal to the loss of profits or earning capacity under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990. The Act also provides for recovery for damage to real estate or personal property that you own on lease that is damaged.
Business owners and employees in the oyster, shrimping, crabbing, commercial fishing and seafood processing industries may have claims, as well as marina and dock owners and operators, owners and employees of commercial boats, owners of waterfront properties, including restaurants and other businesses, and state, county and city governments. Owners of homes, condominiums, hotels, resorts, etc. may also have claims for damage to their property and/or loss of profits.
If you suffer damage to your property or experience loss of wages or profits as a result of the oil spill/leak, contact Hendren, Hollingsworth & Fitzgerald, PLLC by email or call (228) 875-7530 for a free consultation to determine whether you may have a claim under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990.
