Qualifying for a Lawsuit from the BP Oil Spill
The requirements can be complicated, but The Downs Law Group can help
The lawyers of the Downs Law Group work with you to help you understand the rules, so your claim is successful. If you have questions about your eligibility or how to apply for compensation, our attorneys are prepared to provide answers for your specific situation. Downs Law Group has trained medical staff and legal assistants who are designated as your specific case coordinators who work with the attorneys at the law firm.
What qualifies for reimbursement?
Medical conditions covered under the terms of the agreement qualify for reimbursement. Additionally, if you apply for this, you must be either one of the recovery personnel or a resident who was present for 60 days during the crisis. You must also have the required documentation.
Also, you can have performed “response activities;” this includes persons involved in the recovery, transport, and decontamination of wildlife affected by the Deepwater Horizon incident. It also includes captains, crews and other workers on vessels other than Vessels of Opportunity (VOO) who performed response activities and onshore personnel involved in response activities.
What do I need to do to become eligible?
If you have been diagnosed with a qualifying medical condition as a result of the oil spill , you may be eligible if you live in a designated geographic area.
Contact us today for a free initial consultation about whether you qualify for compensation from the BP settlement agreement
The Downs Law Group represents people who need compensation for injuries and medical conditions after the 2010 BP oil spill. We understand what our clients face and work hard to make sure your claim is successful. If you are wondering if you qualify for settlement funds, contact our offices at 305-444-8226 or online to schedule a free initial consultation.
Attorneys Help Gulf Coast Residents Submit Claims to BP’s Compensation Fund
Working with you to make sure your claim is successful
An agreement reached between the federal government and British Petroleum following the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill required that a $20 billion trust fund be created to pay for the medical damage that Gulf Coast residents endured. As of March 31, 2013, British Petroleum has paid more than $10.5 billion in claims to those affected.
The Downs Law Group is a Florida-based law firm that fights on behalf of those who have suffered through the negligence of companies responsible for the Gulf Coast oil spill. We know the impact of this disaster on communities in Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, Florida and Texas. If you want to know more about the process of submitting a claim, our firm can assist you.
What type of compensation can I receive from the BP claim?
Prior to August of 2010, British Petroleum paid $360 million dollars to individuals who suffered harm as a result of the Gulf Coast disaster. BP reached an agreement that month to establish a claims fund for those eligible for compensation, including those who have developed medical conditions as a result of the oil spill.
Contact us for a free initial consultation regarding your Deepwater Horizon oil spill claims
Contact us at 305-444-8226 or online to schedule a free initial consultation.
