What is the claims process?

BP has set up a process for Gulf coast individuals and businesses to file claims for losses, but it is a slow process. BP has been asking for individuals and businesses to sign releases against further legal claims in exchange for small payments. Many Gulf Coast business owners have been critical of BP’s claims process, saying they were asked to provide hundreds or thousands of documents to prove their claim. Others have complained their claims were passed from adjustor to adjustor, requiring them to explain the situation again and again and re-submit documents. BP is saying one thing in its public ads about paying all legitimate claims, but it is doing another in its private dealings with those harmed by the oil spill.

Many people have found their claims get taken more seriously if they hire an experienced oil spill lawyer to stand up for them. To secure compensation from BP and other responsible parties requires substantial resources. Arnold & Itkin LLP has created the Oil Spill Task Force, a select team of investigators, environmental experts, financial consultants and legal professionals to assist Gulf Coast residents and businesses. Individuals and businesses can file claims for loss of personal income, loss of net business profits and damages to personal or business property because of the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

The unprecedented effects of the BP spill will continue to damage property, business and the environment in many ways for years to come. The Oil Spill Task Force, sponsored by Arnold & Itkin LLP, coordinates the financial, legal and investigative resources needed to represent the claims of businesses and individuals whose livelihoods and property are threatened. If you would like to discuss your complaint with an experienced attorney, then please call 888-498-8212. We focus on representing your financial interests in claims against BP.