The explosion at the Deepwater Horizon oil-drilling platform was a nearly unprecedented crisis, and Texas, Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi and Florida continue to feel its effects. The disaster cost <\/a>11 platform workers their lives, discharged 210 million gallons of oil and required the use of nearly 2 million gallons of toxic dispersant.<\/p>\n The disaster presented a serious health risk to the population throughout the region, roughly 44 million people. At the height of the cleanup effort, more than 150,000 people assisted in the goal of removing oil from the Gulf of Mexico waters. Recovery personnel and the population in states that border the Gulf remain at risk for both short- and long-term medical problems due to exposure to oil and chemicals. The Downs Law Group represents people affected by the BP oil spill. If you worked to restore the Gulf of Mexico and have developed health issues, our attorneys are prepared to advise you.<\/p>\n Millions of people depend on the Gulf of Mexico for transportation, recreational businesses, commercial fishing and other uses. The inability to use the area surrounding the oil spill caused serious economic distress for many industries, and the impact on the commercial fishing community has yet to be fully comprehended. Those who lived near the shore or on the bayous surrounding the Gulf of Mexico have endured costly property damage and are at increased risk for a variety of medical conditions.<\/p>\n Our firm represents:<\/p>\n The 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill has had an enormous effect on the populations in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Florida and Alabama. Many people have suffered significant medical or economic harm without realizing it. Contact the Downs Law Group at 305-444-8226 or online<\/a> to schedule a free initial consultation about financial recovery for your losses.<\/p>\n\nThe disaster has affected average, hardworking people the most<\/h2>\n
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