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BP Oil Claims
Legal Assistance for Gulf Coast Residents and Business Owners Filing BP and GCCF Oil Spill Damage Claims
Our oil spill environmental lawyers are now assisting the owners, operators and employees facing BP oil spill-related business losses. To obtain vital information about your legal options to file financial loss claims with the Gulf Coast Compensation Fund, please complete the form on this page.
IMPORTANT: If your livelihood or property has been affected by the Gulf Coast oil spill, we urge you to seek the advice of a lawyer before signing job applications, requests for financial reimbursement or other documents. You may be signing away your legal rights to take part in a class action lawsuit.
Since the April 2010 BP oil spill disaster, those who own residential properties, commercial properties or operate one of the countless hotels, resorts, spas or other lodging businesses faced a summer of worry about the effects the BP oil spill would have on their property, their business and their income.
Additionally, the owners, operators and employees of other tourist-driven businesses, including restaurants, music venues and nightclubs also saw significant financial losses caused by the oil spill disaster. Also affected by lost tourist income were recreational equipment rental businesses, retail stores, beachfront food concession operators, souvenir store operators, and the operators of boating, fishing, scuba and snorkeling businesses.
Gulf Coast Compensation Fund Submissions
Our attorneys are working in collaboration with the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA) to assist the owners, operators and employees of restaurants, hotels, resorts and hospitality businesses to seek reimbursement for their Gulf oil spill claims.
While $20 billion has been allocated to help victims of the oil spill, countless claimants have seen long delays in obtaining partial reimbursement, have been paid pennies on the dollar, or had their claims rejected. In addition, claimants who submit "final" reimbursement claims representing long-term losses learn that they are waiving their right to seek legal recourse.
Kenneth Feinberg, the GCCF’s Administrator, had initially stated he would deny business loss reimbursement claims for those who were not located near the Gulf shores, he announced at a September 14, 2010 FLRA meeting that he would now consider these submissions.
The daily news reports of beaches in Florida and other states damaged by the oil spill, tar balls and other environmental pollution led tens of thousands of tourists in both the U.S. and abroad to choose other vacation destinations. The misconception that beaches—even in towns not near the Gulf shores—cost hotels and restaurants hundreds of thousands of dollars in lost business revenue and resulted in their employees losing thousands in summer tip income.
Get Help From Weitz & Luxenberg
For over 25 years, Weitz & Luxenberg’s lawyers have been fighting for the rights of those whose property, health and livelihoods have been impacted by environmental pollution, and we are ready to help you, your family and your business.
If your business or family is facing property damage or business interruption by the BP Gulf oil spill disaster, please complete the form on this page to have your possible oil spill lawsuit reviewed by our firm.
A Weitz & Luxenberg representative will contact you as soon as possible.
see also:
GCCF Claims Information
BP Oil Claims | Weitz & Luxenberg Gulf spill damages attorneysFree legal help and GCCF claims submission assistance is available for business owners and others who suffered financial losses due to the BP oil spill.
Oil Spill Claims
FRLA Oil Spill Claims | Weitz & Luxenberg environmental lawyersWeitz & Luxenberg's attorneys are ready to provide a free case review and assist in filing FRLA oil spill claims with the Gulf Coast Compensation Fund.
Florida Restaurant Workers
Florida Restaurant Oil Spill Lawyers | Weitz & LuxenbergLegal resources for Florida restaurant, lodging and other business owners with oil spill claims. Get a free review of your case from our lawyers.
