Attorneys Assist Gulf Coast Residents with Respiratory Problems from the 2010 Oil Spill

Those living along the Gulf of Mexico are at risk for lung damage

The Deepwater Horizon oil spill has had untold effects on the coastlines and coastal residents of Texas, Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi and Florida. Following the collapse of the drilling platform at the Macondo site that triggered the crisis in 2010, the smell of oil and fumes from controlled burns were noticed as far away as New Orleans, 90 miles to the north of the site.

Those fumes and the dispersants and other chemicals used to control the flood of oil into the Gulf of Mexico have been found to have a disastrous effect on the health of those who were exposed to them. The Downs Law Group fights on behalf of those cleanup workers and residents who suffered injuries as a result of the British Petroleum oil spill. We understand the struggle of those who make their living on these waters, and we do everything in our power to ensure that our clients are properly compensated. If you have had trouble breathing after the oil spill, our legal team can be of assistance.

What types of respiratory conditions are covered by the BP compensation fund?

Many people along the Gulf of Mexico and those workers who struggled to contain the damage from the spill have been found to have a number of conditions related to breathing that could be a result of exposure to chemicals. Those medical conditions covered include:

• Acute rhinosinusitis — Rhinosinusitis refers to inflammation and swelling in the nasal passages that makes it difficult for you to breathe.
• Acute tracheobronchitis — Tracheobronchitis describes painful inflammation of the lower respiratory tract, including the windpipe and bronchi.
• Acute bronchitis — Bronchitis occurs when the membrane to the lungs and air passages in your body become irritated, making it difficult to breathe.

The time period in which you have been diagnosed with one or more qualifying condition can be critical to a successful claim from British Petroleum’s settlement fund. Our lawyers can assist you in determining whether your claim is eligible for compensation.

What symptoms must be documented in order to qualify?

A diagnosis of a qualifying condition should also include some documentation from a medical professional of:

Nasal congestion Nasal discharge Cough Sputum production Wheezing

Postnasal drip Headache Facial pain or sinus pressure Shortness of breath

Although the range of covered conditions seems narrow, our lawyers are experienced with helping claimants receive just compensation for their injuries. Many Gulf Coast natives have reported mysterious illnesses and painful symptoms in the years after the spill.

Contact us for a free initial consultation regarding your post-2010 lung and respiratory conditions

Chemicals used in dispersants following the collapse of the Deepwater Horizon Drilling platform have been found to affect the lungs and respiratory ability of people who were exposed to them. The Downs Law Group assists those harmed by the BP oil spill to file a claim and get the compensation they deserve. Schedule a free initial consultation to find out more about your rights and options by contacting us at 305-444-8226 or online.