oil spill class action lawsuit filed

class action lawsuits filed over BP spill in the of Mexico

Beasley Allen has filed two class action lawsuits against British Petroleum (“BP”) and several other companies with ties to the Deepwater Horizon spill. The firm seeks to represent individuals and businesses that have incurred related to the disaster, including:

  • real property ;
  • personal property ;
  • loss of profits and earning capacity;
  • loss of commercial and subsistence use of natural resources;
  • increased costs of public services;
  • and loss of revenues.

who is at risk?

Victims of the spill may include:

  • Companies and individuals involved in the commercial fishing, oyster and shrimping industry;
  • Companies and individuals involved in the seafood processing/packaging industry;
  • Dock and Marina owners/operators;
  • Commercial and private boat owners;
  • Waterfront property owners and restaurants;
  • City, County or State governments.

related to this disaster may include real or personal property ; loss of profits and earning capacity; loss of subsistence use of natural resources; increased costs of public services; and, loss of government revenue.

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Do you have an spill claim?

If you have suffered property damage or loss of income as a result of the spill, you may be entitled to compensation.

Please contact our environmental lawyers today by filling out the brief questionnaire, or by calling our toll free number (1-800-898-2034) for a free, no-cost, no-obligation legal evaluation of your case.


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