In 2010, one of the most destructive environmental disasters occurred. Through gross negligence, three massive oil-drilling companies, British Petroleum (BP), Transocean, and Haliburton, caused the explosion of their oil platform, the Deepwater Horizon. This explosion was responsible for killing and injuring workers and the resulting oil leakage affected property owners, workers, and businesses along 1,600 miles of the Gulf Coast.

Were you injured or affected as a result of this massive oil spill? Our Panama City oil spill attorneys are committed to helping you pursue a successful claim and recover damages for your suffering.

It has been estimated that more than 90,000 oil cleanup workers alone have experienced sickness or injury due to the massive Deepwater Horizon oil spill. This does not include the countless businesses and homeowners along the Gulf Coast who have also experienced substantial losses. For example, many fishermen, oystermen and shrimpers, and waterfront property owners were affected by this incident.

After an oil spill incident such as the Deepwater Horizon, many individuals and businesses suffer tremendous losses and undue hardships. BP was ordered to set aside over $7 billion to pay for compensation to workers, their families, and others affected by the spill. However, the process of filing for and receiving damages can be complex and time-consuming. If done incorrectly, you could miss your opportunity to receive the money you need and deserve.

An oil spill claim may cover the following types of damages:

We are here to make sure that the giant oil companies do not take advantage of you and we will see that they pay for their careless mistakes. Our experienced Panama City oil spill lawyers can assist you throughout the entire process to ensure you get the financial compensation you need to fully recover.