The hard work and effort of contract personnel and volunteers have helped restore huge swaths of the shorelines and bayous along Texas, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and Florida. But the benefit to the region has come at a terrible price for the workers involved. At the height of the effort, more than 150,000 people were involved. Many were directly exposed, with inadequate protection and safety gear, to oil and chemicals. Some have noted that management dismissed safety concerns.<\/p>\n
The Downs Law Group offers assistance to cleanup personnel who need help with filing a claim for medical benefits or seeking legal action for other harms. We make the process as straightforward as possible and give our clients the best chance of a successful claim. If you worked to restore the Gulf of Mexico and have medical issues, one of our lawyers can advise you about your legal options.<\/p>\n
Recovery personnel working in the Gulf of Mexico following the 2010 British Petroleum oil spill have faced dangerous conditions with inadequate safety measures and backbreaking work. Many were sickened at the time. Others have experienced reccurring health problems since the disaster. Workers who tried to use respirators or other additional safety equipment were told they would be fired if they continued to do so.<\/p>\n
Many conditions are directly linked to chemical poisons from dispersants or oil. Common illnesses that have been reported include:
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