Hotels throughout the Gulf Coast region may have many
legitimate claims for damages arising from the BP oil spill. These
lawsuits may be filed on the basis of:
Business Interruption. Cancellations and bookings
are down 50%-70% in some parts of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama,
and surrounding states. The economic damage from this business loss
may be recoverable in the claims process.
Property Damage. The coastal areas along the Gulf
offer some of the best fishing and recreation in the World. But much
of our coastline is being polluted by tar balls, oil slicks, debris,
toxic chemicals and other contaminants. Clean-up and removal is
expensive and time consuming.
Loss of Income. After the immediate fallout from
the BP oil spill, long term economic damage to the Gulf Coast region
will be inevitable. Hotels may not be able to charge the rates they
once did. Hotel restaurants may be unable to order or afford
wholesale fish and seafood. The long-term financial costs of the BP
oil spill will be enormous and hotels will have legitimate business
claims.
The Gulf Coast supports a $20 billion tourism industry
– as people from across the country stay away in fear of what may be
washing up on the beaches the loss is felt especially hard by hotels.
Memorial Day occupancy rates are usually 90 percent or higher. This
year, reservations are off by 50 percent, and some have occupancy as low
as 15-19 percent.
Hotel owners / operators may file claims for financial
compensation with BP, and possibly other negligent companies. There are
many channels through which restitution can be pursued and many
overlapping laws that can help mitigate the economic fallout for hotels
along the Gulf Coast. Our team includes investigators and consultants
that can help guide your business interests and protect your future.
Call toll free at 888-498-8212 or
contact us online.
We will discuss your concerns and provide a candid evaluation of your
damages and possible claim options.
Representing Hotels in Louisiana, Alabama,
Mississippi, and throughout the Gulf Coast.
Verdicts & Settlements *
Arnold & Itkin LLP attorneys Kurt Arnold and Jason Itkin won a $38.2 million jury verdict on behalf of their client, Richard Foreman, a Houston investor who was secretly cut out of a deal to acquire Honsador Lumber Corporation, one of Hawaii's largest lumber suppliers. The jury found Key Principal Partners LLC and its parent Key Corporation guilty of breaching their fiduciary duties, intentionally interfering with Foreman's efforts to acquire the Honsador Lumber Corporation, and violating Hawaii's unfair competition statute.
Read more about the trial and verdict as covered in the press by the Houston Business Journal. Attorney's fees and expenses totaled $11,906,014.
BP is offering $5,000 waivers to Gulf Coast businesses - we think that is unfair.
Important Phone Numbers
Oil Report Line/Volunteer Line:
(866)-448-5816
To Report Oiled or Injured Wildlife: (866)-557-1401
For Legal Representation:
888-498-8212
Submit Your Vessel as a Vessel of Opportunity Skimming System:
(281) 366-5511
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* Client's portion of total recovery may be subject to Medicare / Medicaid reimbursement claims, Medicare / Medicaid liens or other third-party claims or liens. These verdicts and settlements are intended to be representative of cases handled by Arnold & Itkin LLP. These listings are not a guarantee or prediction of the outcome of any other claims.