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Thousands of workers and their families have suffered loss of income and economic loss as a result of the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Oil workers’ economic losses will mount in the months ahead if the six-month moratorium on deepwater drilling in the Gulf stays in place. A federal judge recently overturned the moratorium, but it remains in effect while the Obama administration appeals the court ruling. In the meantime, you’re out of work or facing that prospect. You are looking for ways to support your family.

If you have lost wages, had your income reduced or suffered other economic losses, you may well be entitled to compensation. It’s important to talk to an experienced BP oil spill lawyer at Arnold & Itkin LLP about your legal options.

Arnold & Itkin LLP recognizes the value of the work that maritime workers perform to provide energy for our nation and the threat the oil spill and moratorium pose to your livelihood. The attorneys at Arnold & Itkin LLP have helped many oil workers and crew in Texas, Louisiana and across the Gulf Coast collect compensation during this difficult time.

Call us toll free at 888-498-8212 for a free consultation or reach us by using our online form.

Texas BP Oil Spill Lawyers

The ongoing oil spill disaster is jeopardizing the livelihoods of thousands of people across the Gulf Coast, from Louisiana to Mississippi and Alabama to Florida. The moratorium on deepwater drillings places up to 1,400 jobs on each of the 33 oil platforms at risk, according to the Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association. The lost wages could amount to $10 million a month for each of the drilling platforms idled by the moratorium, the association estimates. Lost wages mean you may not have money to pay your bills and support your family.

Under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990, BP is responsible for paying all damages incurred by individuals, business and state and local government related to the BP oil spill, including lost wages and economic losses. BP has agreed to pay $20 billion into an escrow account to pay claims by Gulf coast residents and businesses harmed by the oil spill. Anyone who suffers an economic loss from the spill can file a claim. We can assist you in assembling the documents necessary to prepare and file such a claim.

Individuals and businesses that accept emergency payments to cover lost wages do not forfeit their legal rights to seek damages from BP through the court system. But those who accept a lump sum payment may forfeit their right to sue. It’s important to discuss your legal options with an experienced Gulf oil spill attorney when filing a claim. You don’t want to waive your rights to sue, because no one knows how long this economic disaster will continue. You want to preserve your options to seek further compensation if necessary

BP will also contribute $100 million to a fund to support unemployed oil workers. The benefits available from this fund will apply to approximately 10,000 oil rig workers. If you work on one of the 33 rigs affected by the moratorium, you will have economic losses if you are out of work for months. You need relief quickly. Individuals and businesses that have loss of profits or impairment of their earnings capacity are entitled to compensation. An experienced oil spill attorney at Arnold & Itkin LLP can help cut through the red tape so you can collect compensation as quickly as possible. Given the uncertainty of the moratorium and the ongoing spill, it’s important to go ahead and file a claim.

The unprecedented harm of the BP spill will continue to affect property, business and the environment for years to come. The moratorium on deepwater drilling only adds to the trauma and stress of Gulf Coast families.

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 by the BP oil spill. We focus on representing your financial interests in claims against BP.

The attorneys at Arnold & Itkin LLP can advise you on all aspects of maritime law and the compensation you are entitled to under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990, the Jones Act, or the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act. The Houston maritime attorneys at Arnold & Itkin LLP have helped many out-of-work maritime workers and platform obtain the compensation in all port cities in Texas and Louisiana.

If you would like to discuss your complaint, then please call toll-free at 888-498-8212 for a free consultation or reach us by using our online form.