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Compensation available to cleanup workers

For acute medical conditions such as eye conditions, respiratory ailments, skin problems, neurological issues, and ear, nose and throat problems, cleanup workers may apply under Level A1, A2, A3 or A4.

• Level A1 ― $1,300. The Level A1 application requires nothing more than a declaration signed under penalty of perjury that you suffer from one of the acute conditions listed and a description of your symptoms. You are not required to submit your medical records.
• Level A2 ― $7,750. In addition, if you required overnight hospitalization, you may be eligible to collect $10,000 for Day 1, $8,000 per day for days 2-6, and $10,000 per day for every day after Day 6 in the hospital. The Level A2 application requires submission of a declaration and supporting medical records.
• Level A3 ― $12,350. In addition, if you required overnight hospitalization, you may be eligible to collect $10,000 for Day 1, $8,000 per day for days 2-6, and $10,000 per day for every day after Day 6 in the hospital. The Level A3 application requires submission of a declaration and supporting medical records, and registration in the Medical Encounters Database (meaning that while you were doing cleanup work, you were transported to a medical facility for the condition you are claiming) or other evidence connecting your response activities and your condition.
• Level A4 ― $2,700. If, during or immediately following the performance of cleanup work, you suffered from heat rash, sunstroke, heat exhaustion or fainting due to heat, you may submit a declaration and receive these funds—note that to collect this sum, you must either be registered in the Medical Encounters Database or provide other evidence regarding your response activities and illness.

Compensation is also available to cleanup workers for chronic medical conditions such as eye damage from a direct chemical splash, chronic respiratory problems, and chronic skin conditions from direct contact with oil or chemical dispersants.

• Level B1 – $60,700. In addition, if you required overnight hospitalization, you may be eligible to collect $10,000 for Day 1, $8,000 per day for days 2-6, and $10,000 per day for every day after Day 6 in the hospital. The Level B1 application requires submission of a declaration and supporting medical records, and registration in the Medical Encounters Database or other evidence connecting your response activities and your condition.

Compensation available to residents of Zones A and B

Compensation for residents of Zones A and B are only available under Levels A1, A2 and B1:

• Level A1 – $900. The Level A1 application requires a declaration signed under penalty of perjury that you suffer from one of the acute conditions listed, a description of your symptoms and an additional declaration from a third party. Residents are also required to submit supporting medical records.
• Level A2 – $5,450. In addition, if you required overnight hospitalization, you may be eligible to collect $10,000 for day 1, $8,000 per day for days 2-6, and $10,000 per day for every day after day 6 in the hospital. You must submit a declaration and supporting medical records with your application.
• Level B1 – $36,950. In addition, if you required overnight hospitalization, you may be eligible to collect $10,000 for day 1, $8,000 per day for days 2-6, and $10,000 per day for every day after day 6 in the hospital. The Level B1 application requires submission of a declaration and supporting medical records.

The Downs Law Group is dedicated to helping you obtain the compensation you deserve under the BP Oil Medical Settlement.