On Tuesday, April 20th, the Deepwater Horizon oil rig suffered a massive and crippling explosion that led to the death of eleven employees and the giant structure sinking into the Gulf of Mexico. Since the explosions, hundreds of thousands of gallons of oil have spilled into the Gulf and have begun washing ashore. The delicate Louisiana ecosystem has been thrust into danger as environmental groups have rallied to bring attention to what may be a catastrophe. Local fisherman have been forced to stop casting their nets into the water as health officials remain concerned as to how wide-reaching these gallons of crude oil may be. As residents of Louisiana begin to complain about the smell of oil invading the region, a wide variety of claims are available to individuals who have been affected financially or physically by this disaster.

The recent explosion and oil spill created by BP could bring unprecedented damage to the residents of the Gulf States.  The Berniard Law Firm, a leader in disaster litigation will play a key role in representing the rights of the individuals and business effected by BP's negligence.  A lawsuit has been filed by the Berniard Law Firm, James J. Friloux et. al vs. BP, plc, et. al., in Docket No. 10-1246 in the Eastern District of Louisiana. The Berniard Law Firm is also evaluating all claims on an individual basis in order to preserve the rights of the people of Louisiana in the face of this ecological catastrophe.

If you believe that you have damages related to removal costs or any other damages resulting from the oil spill, or even from the threat of the oil spill, you may be entitled to compensation from the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund (OSLTF).  The Berniard Law Firm was successful after Hurricane Katrina in recovery over 45 million dollars for his clients in presenting claims for uncompensated damages.  Contact the Berniard Law Firm today for a free consultation regarding your oil spill claims.  As a resident of this area Mr. Berniard knows the hardship this has presented on the claimants. What's more, he also serves as an instructor of CLE courses for other attorneys looking to find out more information on the claims process involved in the oil spill.  As an expert in this field of litigation, Mr. Berniard will handle your case with a great amount of skill, using a wide variety of experts and technology to ensure that your losses are demonstrated prominently and effectively in court.

Click here to submit your information for a BP oil spill claim or contact our firm today to discuss this matter further.