For business owners, BP oil spill claims may seem frustratingly complex and confusing. On the one hand, your business was damaged and your livelihood was threatened due to a disaster that was in no way your fault. On the other hand, BP has been doing everything in its power since the 2010 oil spill to delay payment of legitimate claims and paint honest business owners in an extremely unflattering light, as opportunists looking for free money.
At Harrell & Nowak, our personal injury attorneys understand that the vast majority of business owners seeking restitution from BP for expenses and losses resulting from the oil spill are honest, hardworking Americans who simply want justice to be done – no more, no less. It is our goal to represent the interests of business owners throughout Louisiana, taking every measure to ensure that they are properly compensated for the damage they sustained due to this unprecedented disaster.
If your business was harmed as a result of the 2010 BP oil spill, the toxic exposure attorneys of Harrell & Nowak can help.
Do You Have a BP Oil Spill Claim?
To this day, many business owners affected by the BP oil spill do not realize that they have legitimate claims. Some may feel intimidated at the very idea of challenging an oil giant such as BP while others may feel that their time to take action has passed. The worst thing you, as a business owner, can do when it comes to protecting your legal interests is to jump to conclusions based on assumptions or on advice from friends and family, no matter how well intended. Only experienced toxic exposure lawyers, such as those at the law firm of Harrell & Nowak, are qualified to evaluate your potential claim and advise you of your legal rights and options. And no matter what anyone else has told you, it is not too late to seek our counsel regarding this matter.
Ultimately, it makes no difference whether you operate a small corner store or a chain of hotels – if your business was harmed in any way by the BP oil spill, you may be entitled to compensation. The personal injury attorneys of Harrell & Nowak represent owners of:
- Construction companies
- Hotels, motels, and resorts
- Healthcare institutions
- Automobile dealerships
- Schools and training facilities
- Manufacturing plants
- Golf courses
- Banks
- Stores, shops, and restaurants
- Theme parks and other popular destinations for tourists
- Real estate development companies
Whether you are the sole owner of a business or you are a representative of a larger corporation with offices or divisions in Louisiana, you may be entitled to compensation as part of the BP oil spill settlement.
How Will BP’s Recent Court “Victory” Affect My Claim?
In early October, a federal appeals court put a hold on the payment of certain claims, agreeing with BP that U.S. District Judge Carl Barbier and claims administrator Patrick Juneau had misinterpreted the terms of the settlement agreement. Since then, Judge Barbier has adjusted his interpretation on some points of the settlement, albeit not to BP’s satisfaction. Specifically, Barbier’s altered interpretations apply to “business economic losses.”
Ultimately, we feel that BP will continue to be compelled to pay legitimate claims and that business owners should not be hesitant to pursue justice due to what amounts to considerable posturing on BP’s part. Our personal injury lawyers have the resources and skill to stand up to the oil giant and make sure that our clients’ best interests are served every step of the way.
For further information about BP oil spill claims, or to schedule an evaluation of your potential claim, please contact the law firm of Harrell & Nowak today.