Oil Spill
If you've suffered injuries resulting from the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, you may be entitled to compensation. A qualified LawInfo Gulf Oil Spill lawyer can provide a free consultation and case evaluation to discuss what legal options may be available to you.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the Oil Pollution Act of 1990?
The Oil Pollution Act (OPA) is the most comprehensive oil pollution legislation ever enacted in the United States. It provides that each party responsible for a vessel or a … more -
What legal remedies are available to individuals and businesses affected by the Gulf Oil Spill?
Under the Oil Pollution Act, companies responsible for an oil spill are liable for damages to individuals and businesses affected as a result. Commercial fishermen, hotel and tourism industry … more -
Is compensation available to tourism businesses and workers for lost income or profits as a result of the Gulf oil spill?
Yes. Under the Oil Pollution act, if you've lost profits or income as a result of an oil spill, you may submit a claim for lost profits or earning capacity. For example, many … more
Legal Articles
- The Legal Differences Between the Exxon Valdez and the BP Oil Spills
There have been many comparisons made between the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill in Alaska and the 2010 BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Many experts believe that the size of the BP spill will be much greater than that of the Exxon spill and that the difference in the type of oil, temperature of the waters, and environment in which the accident occurred will create … more - How Much Will BP Have to Pay? Damage Caps for Big Oil
Many businesses have been destroyed and many families have been devastated by last month’s Deepwater Horizon oil spill. BP, the company at the center of the oil spill storm, will likely be paying numerous claims including those of the 28 men who were killed or injured in the accident, the commercial fishermen whose businesses have been destroyed by the oil in the waters, and the … more
Free Legal Forms
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Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund - Claim Form
This form may be used for submitting claims to the U.S. Coast Guard, National Pollution Funds Center, for potential compensation from the Oil Spill … more
Legal Guides
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Claimant's Guide to Submitting Claims Under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990
This guide assists individuals and businesses adversely affected by an oil spill with submitting … more -
Sample Damage Claim
This information packet from the National Pollution Funds Center is an example of the … more -
Oil Spills in U.S. Coastal Waters: Background, Governance, and Issues for Congress (April 30, 2010)
This Congressional Research Service report reviews the history and trends of oil spills in the … more
