BP Oil Spill – British Petroleum and a few other smaller companies owned and operated the Deepwater Horizon oil rig that exploded on April 20 before sinking in an oily, fiery disaster of industrial proportions. This oil spill is the largest the Gulf of Mexico has ever seen, and is currently costing BP millions. The current estimate of loss for BP is in the $350 million range.
News out today: BP is requesting that ONLY a U.S. District Judge, Lynne Huges, hear any class action suits pre-trial hearings. Over 70 class actions suits, ranging from Gross Negligence to Jones Act violations, have already been field in every Gulf state. Suits filed be fisherman citing loss of wages to property owners to those with business interests in the area of the spill. Some plaintiffs are requesting that all cases be heard in New Orleans, Louisiana.
If you or a loved one has business interests, own property or have some how been affected by this oil spill that has already killed 11 oil rig workers, call Burwell Nebout today. As Jones Act & Maritime Lawyers as well as industrial accident and explosion attorneys, they are prepared to handle whatever type of case presents itself.
Burwell Nebout Trial Lawyers have handled many negligence, wrongful death, as well as Jones Act and Maritime Law cases over the years. As attorneys officing in the Houston and Texas City area, they understand that this disaster has and will continue to affect many residents of the Gulf of Mexico coast.
Call or email today! Call Burwell Nebout Trial Lawyers at 1-800-856-5050.
