BP Oil Spill Lawyers

The dire economic impact of the BP oil spill will be felt in Florida for years to come. The largest marine oil spill in U.S. history prompted the federal government to close commercial fishing grounds along the Gulf Coast, disrupted freight traffic and spurred tourists to cancel trips to the state’s famous beaches. The leak may have been stopped, but the damage continues.

At Parker Waichman Alonso LLP, we understand that your property and your ability to earn a living may have been seriously harmed by the nearly four-month long spill. Our goal is to help you get back on track, and we have a 20-year record of success to help make that happen.

If you have suffered property damage or loss of income from the BP oil spill, contact our commercial claims attorneys today for a free case evaluation by calling 1-800-LAW-INFO or using our online form. Our driven, experienced business lawyers handle commercial claims throughout Florida, with offices in Miami, Jacksonville and Fort Lauderdale in addition to New York, Philadelphia, Wilmington DE, Baltimore, Norfolk, Charleston and Savannah.

Commercial Claims

It’s been called many names – the BP oil spill, Deepwater Horizon oil spill, Gulf Coast oil spill and BP oil disaster. Whatever the name, the oil spill has wreaked damage that will take years to fully comprehend. The spill started April 20, 2010, when a fire aboard the Deepwater Horizon oil drilling rig off the coast of Louisiana opened an ocean-floor gusher. The damage well leaked an estimated five million barrels of crude oil into the Gulf of Mexico before it was finally capped on July 15.

Commercial fishermen, shrimpers, shoreline restaurants and other businesses in Florida’s seafood industry have suffered tremendously due to the spill, which has contaminated thousands of square miles of marine habitat. Restaurants, fishing boats, chartered tours, hotels and other companies that comprise Florida’s tourism industry have absorbed major losses from trip cancellations and a sharp downturn in business.

The commercial claims lawyers at Parker Waichman Alonso LLP can help you recover your losses by seeking compensation from the companies that are potentially liable for your damages, including Transocean (owner and operator of the Deepwater Horizon oil rig) and British Petroleum (or BP, which leased the rig).

Our business attorneys can help you seek compensation for lost past and future earnings, permanent damages to irreplaceable property and the replacement of equipment that may have been lost or damaged in recent months as a result of the spill. BP has established a $20 billion spill response fund that is intended to compensate individuals and businesses that have been harmed, and additional legal routes may be available to businesses that have been harmed.

Contact Us Today

If you believe you have a commercial claim stemming from the BP oil spill, contact us today to learn about your options and to receive a free case evaluation. Call 1-800-LAW-INFO or use our online form.

We have protected the rights of victims in some of the most significant cases of our time, including our role in supervising litigation in the World Trade Center explosion. Time and again, our commercial claims attorneys in Miami, Jacksonville ,Fort Lauderdale, New York, Philadelphia, Wilmington DE, Baltimore, Norfolk, Charleston and Savannah have shown they can take on the most challenging legal causes. We are dedicated to taking on this fight for you.

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Jerrold Parker, founding partner of Parker Waichman Alonso LLP, holds a Five Dragon Rating from Law Dragon - the highest rating possible.

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